Question

Answer each of the following questions according to the instructions given. Question 1 (a–b) is based on the following paragraph. A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. A sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. The rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. A slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. a. Write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph. b. Write the sentence that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated. List four things to look for when you’re proofreading. Complete the following two steps: a. Define the term cliché. b. Use a cliché in a sentence that you create. Name and explain two types of prewriting. Choose one of the prompts listed below. Write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order and including a topic sentence to explain the steps that you would take to complete one of the following tasks. a. Preparing for a test b. Preparing to host a party or an event c. Getting ready for work d. Cleaning your room or your home e. Building a snowman, sandcastle, or sculpture f. Creating a budget Choose one of the following topics. Write an eight-sentence paragraph that fully develops the topic. a. Following instructions is very important. b. Job training programs (such as Job Corps) are valuable to both employers and potential employees. c. Advances in technology are making people less social. d. A high school diploma is important to my future. e. College is not for everyone. f. Drunk driving can be stopped.

Answer 1

a. Write the sentence that is the topic sentence of the paragraph.
- A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life.
b. Write the sentence that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated.
-You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. 
(that ruins the "relaxation and pleasure"
a. Define the term cliché.
Cliche means a opinion that betrays the use of original thought.
b. Use a cliché in a sentence that you create.
It's raining cat and dogs out here
 Name and explain two types of prewriting. 
- Freewriting: Brainstorm what you think about a topic, write whatever comes to your mind. Or use a idea web


For the paragraphs writing... i can help you on Monday if you want.
However, i encourage you to use the information listed above to write your own