In PEE responses, what does PEC stand for?

• A. Point, Evidence, Comment
• B. Point, Evidence, Explanation
• C. Paragraph, Evidence, Conclusion
• D. Plan, Evidence, Comment

Answer: (A)

The idea behind PEC is to build a single point with three parts: a clear Point, supported by Evidence, and then a Comment that explains how that evidence supports the point and connects to the question. The last part is the key: Comment is where you interpret the evidence, show its meaning, and relate it back to your argument. So Point states what you’re arguing, Evidence provides the facts or quotes to support it, and Comment analyzes why that evidence proves the point and why it matters in the context of the question. The other options don’t fit the intended flow: finishing with Paragraph would imply a broader section rather than a single point’s analysis, Plan is about arranging the answer rather than developing a point, and using Explanation would convey analysis but isn’t the term used in this structure—the expected term is Comment, which focuses on interpretation and linkage to the question.