<span>1. </span>I believe the correct answer is: “A trip to the
ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life.”
Topic sentence is the sentence that summarizes the main idea
of a paragraph, which is in this case a relaxing escape from pressure. The
topic sentence is usually at the beginning of the paragraph (first sentence, or
first and second), but can be found anywhere in the text.
2. I believe the correct answer is: “You should always
be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach.”
In this paragraph the emphasis is on the escape from the
pressure and stress of the everyday life, with given examples and explanation
of how and why does relaxing on ocean helps. According to that, the last
sentence can be easily eliminated, as it is advice of how to take care of your
skin in the sun, not on how to relax.
3. A) I believe the correct answer is: cliché is a stereotyped expression, sentence or phrase with which is usually expressed the popular or common thought or idea.
A cliché is a stereotyped expression, sentence or phrase
with which is usually expressed the popular or common thought or idea. Cliché
is a term also used for the phrases that have lost originality, ingenuity, and
impact by long overuse. For example, “Cat got your tongue?” or “Read between
the lines”.
B) I believe the example would be: Does it matter? – No, a rose by any other name would
smell as sweet.
In the second sentence a cliché sentence is “a rose by any
other name would smell as sweet”. This is the sentence from William
Shakespeare’s drama “Romeo and Juliet” which means that no matter what you call
it, it won’t change its identity.
4. The two types of prewriting might be: freewriting and
brainstorming.
The prewriting is the first stage of the writing process,
which is usually followed by drafting, revision, editing and publishing. There
are few types of prewriting in which are most common freewriting and
brainstorming.
Freewriting is the process that helps you identify the subjects
in which you are interested. Even if you know your interests subconsciously,
you may not be able to identify them consciously, and using the freewriting you
can bring your interests into consciousness by writing about them. When
freewriting you should set your timer and during that time write anything that
comes to your mind about the topic.
Brainstorming is a good technique to use
when you know a general subject, but don't exactly know what aspect of the
subject you want to pursue. Brainstorming is like a stream-of-consciousness
technique in which you rapidly record all ideas related to a general subject.
5. Cleaning your house, your room or yourself can be a
great stress reliever. Scientists have found that daily tasks such as cleaning
can be used as a way of meditation and stress management technique. If you
incorporate mindfulness into your cleaning, the work can actually be a form of
meditation, leaving you more relaxed after you finish. As a stress reliever,
cleaning can be used extra exercise. Running up and down the stairs, carrying
items from room to room, and scrubbing windows and floors can burn calories,
release endorphin, and help you blow off steam.