Exercise 3: Order the following ideas from general (1) to narrow (5). Underline the topic, Circle the controlling idea, and double underline the sub-topics in the following thesis statements.

Question

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1. Stress in the fast-food workplace has led to serious physical, psychological, and emotional problems for employees.

2. Women generally live longer than men as a result of their better overall concern about their health, and their better resistance to stress.

3. Healthy lifestyles require individuals to get enough sleep, eat nutritiously and exercise regularly.

Answer 1

1. **Stress in the fast-food workplace has led to serious physical, psychological, and emotional problems for employees.**

- Women generally live longer than men as a result of their better overall concern about their health, and their better resistance to stress.

- Healthy lifestyles require individuals to get enough sleep, eat nutritiously and exercise regularly.