1Do you have a favorite season? 2Winter, fall, and spring have many advantages. 3However, summertime is my favorite season because it offers the tranquility of the beach as well as the exhilaration of outdoor sports. 4First, sitting on the other side of a sand dune, hidden by sea oats and sedge, I like looking at the Atlantic Ocean, scanning for dolphins and pelicans. 5Looking at something larger than I am gives me a sense of awe and gratitude and provides a backdrop for some deep musings.6Second, summertime provides me with the chance to go sailing, surfing, and hiking along the shore. 7The exercise enhances my sense of well being and creates a feeling of optimism.

The topic of the paragraph is

a. sailing and surfing.

c. seasons at the beach.

d. ways to develop optimism.

The main idea of the paragraph is

a. sentence 1. b. sentence 2. c. sentence 3. d. sentence 4.