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 1-2 sentences, explain how a dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words.

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(2 points)
Responses

Because it gives you the definition of the word and helps you figure out the meaning.
Because it gives you the definition of the word and helps you figure out the meaning.

A dictionary helps readers because it gives them the defiinition of the words so they don't have to guess. This is useful when you are writing a story and need to incorporate vocabulary words.
A dictionary helps readers because it gives them the defiinition of the words so they don't have to guess. This is useful when you are writing a story and need to incorporate vocabulary words.

A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronounciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word.
A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronounciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word.

A dictionary is useful because it provides definitions. It also provides pronounciations, which is useful.
A dictionary is useful because it provides definitions. It also provides pronounciations, which is useful.
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Answer 1

The response that BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy is:

"A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronunciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word."

Analysis:

• Restate: It restates the prompt by acknowledging that a dictionary helps readers understand familiar words.
• Answer: It clearly answers the question by stating that a dictionary provides definitions and other relevant information.
• Cite Evidence: It cites evidence of what a dictionary includes (definition, part of speech, pronunciation).
• Explain Evidence: It explains how this information assists readers in determining the meaning and relevance of words.

This response effectively covers all components of the R.A.C.E strategy and provides a comprehensive answer to the prompt.