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 far away 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.
1. a) Write the scentance that is the topic sentence of the paragraph
b) Write the scentance that is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated.
2. List four things to look for when you're proofreading
3. Complete the following two steps:
a) Define the term "cliche"
b) Use a "cliche" in a sentence
4. Name and explain two types of pre-writing.