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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)
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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.

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 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.

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.
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The best response that helps to complete the R.A.C.E strategy for this prompt would be the first one: "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." This response restates the importance of using modifiers correctly, answers the question by explaining why, cites evidence by mentioning the importance of placement, and explains why correct usage is crucial for clarity in writing.