Restating the Question

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What does it mean to restate a question?

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To restate a question means to change the question into a statement that conveys the same idea.

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What is the first step in the RACE writing strategy?

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The first step is to Restate the question.

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How can you turn the question 'What is your favorite food?' into a statement?

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My favorite food is...

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What is an example of restating the question 'Why is the sky blue?'?

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The reason the sky is blue is...

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What does RACE stand for in writing?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain.

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Why is it important to restate the question in your answer?

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Restating the question helps clarify your response and shows that you understand what is being asked.

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What is an example of a restated question?

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Instead of asking 'What did you do yesterday?', you can restate it as 'Yesterday, I... '.

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What is the purpose of restating a question in an essay?

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The purpose is to provide context and make your answer clearer to the reader.

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How would you restate the question 'Who is your best friend?'?

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My best friend is...

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What is a common mistake when restating questions?

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A common mistake is to change the meaning of the question instead of keeping it the same.