Exercises (1)-
Write a topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure your topic sentence
expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
Example: Miami is the
perfect place to take a vacation. It is always sunny and warm. The
beaches are gorgeous, with soft white sand and beautiful water. There are many
fine restaurants in the Miami
area, and most of the hotels offer terrific entertainment nightly.
It’s no wonder that Miami is my first choice
for a vacation destination.
1.) ___________________________________________________ . He has
collected stamps and coins ever since he was a child. He is very proud of his
valuable collections. Paul also enjoys painting and drawing. Recently he has
become interested in gardening. Out of all his hobbies, Paul’s favourite one is
reading. He usually reads at least one book every week. Paul keeps busy with
all of his hobbies.
2.) _________________________________________________ . I can’t
wait to come home from school and eat the delicious meals she has prepared. She
is famous for her desserts like peach pie and chocolate soufflé. She is always
experimenting with new recipes and trying different ingredients. No one in the
world can cook the way my mother does.
3.) __________________________________________________ . First
and most importantly, the work is very interesting. I learn new things every
day and I get to travel a lot. In addition, my boss is very nice. She is always
willing to help me when I have a problem. I have also made many new friends at
my job. Last, but not least, the salary is fantastic.
4.) ____________________________________________________ . To
start things off, my plane was six hours late. When I finally got to my hotel,
I was very disappointed. It was small and dirty. On the third day, my wallet
was stolen, and I lost all my credit cards. It rained very day except one, and
on that day I got a terrible sunburn. All in all, it wasn’t a vacation to
remember.
Exercise is really good for one’s physical and mental health. It is proven that aerobic exercise is good for the heart, which is very important to overall health. I used to run every day, but now I go to dance classes to get my aerobic exercise. Strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Both muscle mass and bone density can decrease as we age, so improving them through strength training is important. My grandmother broke a hip last year because her bones were so fragile. All kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress.
Exercises (2)- Relevance of Ideas Exercise
In the following
paragraph, one or more of the sentences may be irrelevant. Read through the
paragraph and decide what sentences you would get rid of.Exercise is really good for one’s physical and mental health. It is proven that aerobic exercise is good for the heart, which is very important to overall health. I used to run every day, but now I go to dance classes to get my aerobic exercise. Strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Both muscle mass and bone density can decrease as we age, so improving them through strength training is important. My grandmother broke a hip last year because her bones were so fragile. All kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress.
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