ANALYZATION QUESTION: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, explain why using modifiers correctly is important in writing. (3 points)

Responses

It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.
It is important to use modifiers correctly to ensure that the correct words are being described in a way that makes sense. Placement is important to ensure that modifiers actually modify the word they are intending to describe.

Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.
Modifiers are very important to writing, but they should be used sparingly throughout one’s writing. They help to describe stuff.

It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing.
It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing.

Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.
Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that help to describe. They have to be used just right, or it can get very confusing for readers.

1 answer

The BEST response that completes the R.A.C.E strategy for the prompt about using modifiers correctly is:

"It is important to use modifiers so that the right words are used and that readers understand what is happening in the sentence. They are words, phrases, or clauses that describe. Be careful when using modifiers in your own writing."

This response effectively restates the prompt, provides a clear answer about the importance of modifiers, cites evidence by defining what modifiers are, and explains the evidence by emphasizing reader understanding and caution in usage.