What is the topic sentence in this paragraph?
(1)A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressure of life. (2)A sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places. (3)the rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind. (4)A slow, gentle breeze can relax your tensions. (5)You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. (6)The next time you need a calming experience, escape to the ocean and let it relax you.
Which sentence tells what the paragraph is about and summarizes it?
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The topic sentence in this paragraph is: (1) A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressure of life.
To identify the topic sentence, you need to look for the sentence that introduces the main idea or the central theme of the paragraph. In this paragraph, sentence (1) discusses how a trip to the ocean can provide a relaxing escape from the pressures of everyday life. It sets the tone and establishes the focus of the paragraph, making it the topic sentence.