Writing process part 1 Help Needed. Answer Questions 1–4 in one or two sentences.
Question 1 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.
1. Type the sentences that answer the following questions:
a. What sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
b. What sentence 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 cliché.
b. Write one sentence that contains a cliché.
4. Name and explain two types of prewriting.
5. Choose one of the topics listed below and write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order
to arrange the details of the paragraph.
a. Signing on to my homepage is simple.
b. Writing a paper takes patience and time.
c. Let me explain how to make my favorite sandwich.
6. 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