The first response is the BEST completion of the R.A.C.E strategy for the prompt. Here's why:
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Restate: The response restates the prompt effectively by mentioning "the knowledge of etymology" and linking it to how it helps readers.
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Answer: It provides a clear answer to the question, stating that knowledge of etymology aids in understanding meanings by giving the history of words.
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Cite Evidence: The response explains how this knowledge allows readers to "apply that knowledge to other words with the same pattern," thereby providing evidence for the initial claim.
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Explain Evidence: It elaborates on the significance of understanding word patterns to define unfamiliar words, enhancing comprehension.
The other responses, while having some aspects of the R.A.C.E strategy, do not clearly articulate the connection between etymology and its practical benefits for understanding unfamiliar words in the same way the first response does.