Identifying Complete Thoughts

Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.

For help with this exercise, see chapter 22 of Real Essays 5e.

Example

  1. To develop an exercise routine that incorporates jogging.
    1. Incomplete
    2. Complete
  1. Question 1.31

    Though it is hard to believe.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 1.32

    Jogging has not always been an American sport.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 1.33

    Jogging first became popular in the United States in the late 1970s with the birth of Nike shoes.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 1.34

    University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question 1.35

    He experimented with his wife’s waffle iron to make the memorable soles of his first running shoes.

    A.
    B.

  6. Question 1.36

    The shoes with waffle patterns on the bottom made running a more comfortable sport for amateur athletes.

    A.
    B.

  7. Question 1.37

    Thanks to popular young runners like Steve Prefontaine.

    A.
    B.

  8. Question 1.38

    Nike shoes became well-known almost instantly.

    A.
    B.

  9. Question 1.39

    Prefontaine’s determination and ability to withstand the pain that comes with distance running.

    A.
    B.

  10. Question 1.40

    Steve Prefontaine inspired many Americans to run in his coach Bill Bowerman’s shoes.

    A.
    B.