Identifying Complete Thoughts

Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.

For help with this exercise, see Chapter 16.

example

To develop an exercise routine that incorporates jogging.

a. Incomplete

b. Complete

  1. Question

    Though it is hard to believe.

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Though it is hard to believe.

  2. Question

    Jogging has not always been an American sport.

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Jogging has not always been an American sport.

  3. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Jogging first became popular in the United States in the late 1970s with the birth of Nike shoes.

  4. Question

    University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman.

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman.

  5. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: He experimented with his wife’s waffle iron to make the memorable soles of his first running shoes.

  6. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: The shoes with waffle patterns on the bottom made running a more comfortable sport for amateur athletes.

  7. Question

    Thanks to popular young runners like Steve Prefontaine.

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Thanks to popular young runners like Steve Prefontaine.

  8. Question

    Nike shoes became well-known almost instantly.

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Nike shoes became well-known almost instantly.

  9. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Prefontaine’s determination and ability to withstand the pain that comes with distance running.

  10. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Complete Thoughts - Identify each thought as incomplete or complete.: Steve Prefontaine inspired many Americans to run in his coach Bill Bowerman’s shoes.