Constructing a Short Written Response Quiz

What does the RACES acronym stand for in constructing a written response?

• Restate, Analyze, Compare, Evaluate, Summarize

• Review, Answer, Cite, Explain, Synthesize

• Read, Analyze, Cite, Evaluate, Summarize

• Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize

When restating a question, what should you ensure?

• Include a direct quote

• Turn the question into a statement

• Summarize the entire passage

• Use complex vocabulary

What is the purpose of combining the restate and answer steps?

• To avoid repetition

• To include more evidence

• To ensure clarity and directness

• To make the response longer

Which method involves using a comma, a dialogue word, and a capital letter?

• Flow Quote Method

• Dialogue Quote Method

• Colon Quote Method

• Paraphrase Method

What is crucial when embedding quotes into your writing?

• Using quotes from multiple sources

• Avoiding any lead-in phrases

• Ensuring quotes relate to your claim

• Using as many quotes as possible

What is another term for explaining your evidence?

• Citing

• Restating

• Analyzing

• Summarizing

Which phrase can be used to introduce an explanation of evidence?

• For example

• This shows

• To summarize

• In conclusion

What should a summary in a written response do?

• Provide a detailed analysis

• Include a direct quote

• Restate the question and claim

• Introduce new evidence

Which phrase is NOT suitable for starting a summary?

• In conclusion

• To wrap it all up

• To summarize

• This shows

Why is the RACES strategy beneficial beyond the classroom?

• It eliminates the need for evidence

• It helps in writing longer essays

• It is useful for any testing situation

• It focuses on creative writing