In PEE responses, what does PEE stand for?

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

Answer: (A)

In PEE responses, you build your answer by making a clear claim first, then backing it up with evidence, and finally explaining how that evidence supports the claim. This sequence keeps your argument logical and easy to follow: you state what you think, show why you think it with concrete data or quotes, and then interpret that data to show why it matters.

The best match is the Point, Evidence, Explanation order. It starts with a precise claim, provides direct support from the source, and ends with analysis that links the evidence back to the claim and to the question. This helps you demonstrate understanding and reasoning.

The other options don’t fit because they either swap the order or replace a key step with something that doesn’t perform the same analytical role. For example, using a plan instead of a point shifts from outlining what you intend to argue to how you would structure it, which isn’t the argumentative sequence examiners look for. Using a comment instead of an explanation leaves the reasoning loose and unconnected to the claim. And starting with evidence before a clear point makes the argument harder to follow since the purpose of the evidence isn’t yet identified.