Answer:
it was hoped goes with~ they thought blimps
attempts were~some airships
dirigibles were thought~people thought that blimps
I don't think you finished the question
The main purpose of expository text is to inform or describe what the story or book is about, so when the student reads they are understanding what is being read better. They can use this technique forever when reading and comprehening.
They are complete sentences. Both have an independent and dependent clause.