1a. A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. 1b. You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. 2. List four things to look for when you’re proofreading. Spelling errors; grammatical errors such as punctuation; improper use of homophones (words which sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings) like their and there; staying on topic and not going off on tangents.
3a. A cliché is an expression (frequently a metaphor or analogy) that has been used so often it loses its freshness and often, its original meaning.
3b. Because she tends to go on interminably when telling a story, we have to nip it in the bud, and not give her the opportunity to begin her tale.
4. Name and explain two types of prewriting.
1. Freewriting or brainstorming is a helpful component of prewriting; it involves writing down every idea and thought that comes to mind, when determining what topic you would like to write about and how you will go about it. Freewriting is like an unstructured outline, and once you determine the specific ideas you'd like to pursue, you can dispose of all other irrelevant information. 2. Researching is another important component of prewriting. Once you determine your topic, you will obtain information from outside sources such as encyclopedias, the internet, books written on the subject, in order to form the basis of, and be as accurate as possible, in your writing.
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5. Choose one of the topics listed below and write a five-sentence paragraph using chronological order. c. Let me explain how to make my favorite sandwich. Cold Chicken Sandwich This type of lunch sandwich is always best when you have leftover boiled or roasted chicken from dinner, the night before. Prepare two slices of your favorite soft bread, such as white, rye, or whole wheat. Spread each