The city councilmen refused the demonstrators a permit because _ feared violence.

Answer: 2


The city councilmen refused the demonstrators a permit because _ advocated violence.

Answer: 2


The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because _ is too large.

Answer: 1


The trophy doesn't fit into the brown suitcase because _ is too small.

Answer: 1


Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help _ had recieved.

Answer: 1


Joan made sure to thank Susan for all the help _ had given.

Answer: 1


Paul tried to call George on the phone, but _ wasn't successful.

Answer: 1


Paul tried to call George on the phone, but _ wasn't available.

Answer: 1


The lawyer asked the witness a question, but _ was reluctant to repeat it.

Answer: 1


The lawyer asked the witness a question, but _ was reluctant to answer it.

Answer: 2


The delivery truck zoomed by the school bus because _ was going so fast.

Answer: 2


The delivery truck zoomed by the school bus because _ was going so slow.

Answer: 2


Frank felt vindicated when his longtime rival Bill revealed that _ was the winner of the competition.

Answer: 1


Frank felt crushed when his longtime rival Bill revealed that _ was the winner of the competition.

Answer: 1


The man couldn't lift his son because _ was so weak.

Answer: 1


The man couldn't lift his son because _ was so heavy.

Answer: 2


The large ball crashed right through the table because _ was made of steel.

Answer: 2


The large ball crashed right through the table because _ was made of styrofoam.

Answer: 1


John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because _ is so short.

Answer: 2


John couldn't see the stage with Billy in front of him because _ is so tall.

Answer: 1


Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after _ reached the top of the stairs.

Answer: 2


Tom threw his schoolbag down to Ray after _ reached the bottom of the stairs.

Answer: 1


Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because _ had such a good start.

Answer: 2


Although they ran at about the same speed, Sue beat Sally because _ had such a bad start.

Answer: 2


The sculpture rolled off the shelf because _ wasn't anchored.

Answer: 1


The sculpture rolled off the shelf because _ wasn't level.

Answer: 1


Sam's drawing was hung just above Tina's and _ did look much better with another one below it.

Answer: 1


Sam's drawing was hung just above Tina's and _ did look much better with another one above it.

Answer: 2


Anna did a lot better than her good friend Lucy on the test because _ had studied so hard.

Answer: 2


Anna did a lot worse than her good friend Lucy on the test because _ had studied so hard.

Answer: 1


The firemen arrived after the police because _ were coming from so far away.

Answer: 1


The firemen arrived before the police because _ were coming from so far away.

Answer: 2


Frank was upset with Tom because the toaster _ had bought from him didn't work.

Answer: 2


Frank was upset with Tom because the toaster _ had sold him didn't work.

Answer: 1


Jim yelled at Kevin because _ was so upset.

Answer: 2


Jim comforted Kevin because _ was so upset.

Answer: 1


The sack of potatoes had been placed above the bag of flour, so _ had to be moved first.

Answer: 1


The sack of potatoes had been placed below the bag of flour, so _ had to be moved first.

Answer: 1


Pete envies Martin although _ is very successful.

Answer: 1


Pete envies Martin because _ is very successful.

Answer: 1


The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we punished _.

Answer: 1


The older students were bullying the younger ones, so we rescued _.

Answer: 2


I poured water from the bottle into the cup until _ was empty.

Answer: 2


I poured water from the bottle into the cup until _ was full.

Answer: 1


Susan knows all about Ann's personal problems because _ is nosy.

Answer: 1


Susan knows all about Ann's personal problems because _ is indiscreet.

Answer: 1


Sid explained his theory to Mark but _ couldn't convince him.

Answer: 2


Sid explained his theory to Mark but _ couldn't understand him.

Answer: 1


Susan knew that Ann's son had been in a car accident, so _ told her about it.

Answer: 1


Susan knew that Ann's son had been in a car accident, because _ told her about it.

Answer: 2


Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years younger.

Answer: 2


Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years older.

Answer: 1


The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. _ is to the right of the bookcase.

Answer: 1


The painting in Mark's living room shows an oak tree. _ is to the right of a house.

Answer: 2


There is a gap in the wall. You can see the garden through _.

Answer: 2


There is a gap in the wall. You can see the garden behind _.

Answer: 2


The drain is clogged with hair. _ has to be cleaned.

Answer: 2


The drain is clogged with hair. _ has to be removed.

Answer: 2


My meeting started at 4:00 and I needed to catch the train at 4:30, so there wasn't much time. Luckily, _ was short, so it worked out.

Answer: 2


My meeting started at 4:00 and I needed to catch the train at 4:30, so there wasn't much time. Luckily, _ was delayed, so it worked out.

Answer: 1


There is a pillar between me and the stage, and I can't see around _.

Answer: 1


There is a pillar between me and the stage, and I can't see _.

Answer: 2


They broadcast an announcement, but a subway came into the station and I couldn't hear _.

Answer: 1


They broadcast an announcement, but a subway came into the station and I couldn't hear over _.

Answer: 2


In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, but _ continued until 10.

Answer: 2


In the middle of the outdoor concert, the rain started falling, and _ continued until 10.

Answer: 2


I used an old rag to clean the knife, and then I put _ in the trash.

Answer: 1


I used an old rag to clean the knife, and then I put _ in the drawer.

Answer: 2


Ann asked Mary what time the library closes, because _ had forgotten.

Answer: 1


Ann asked Mary what time the library closes, but _ had forgotten.

Answer: 1


I took the water bottle out of the backpack so that _ would be handy.

Answer: 2


I took the water bottle out of the backpack so that _ would be lighter.

Answer: 2


I couldn't put the pot on the shelf because _ was too tall.

Answer: 2


I couldn't put the pot on the shelf because _ was too high.

Answer: 1


I'm sure that my map will show this building; _ is very good.

Answer: 1


I'm sure that my map will show this building; _ is very famous.

Answer: 2


Bob paid for Charlie's college education. _ is very generous.

Answer: 2


Bob paid for Charlie's college education. _ is very grateful.

Answer: 1


Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very hurt.

Answer: 1


Bob paid for Charlie's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very ungrateful.

Answer: 1


Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, _ would have won.

Answer: 1


Bob was playing cards with Adam and was way ahead. If Adam hadn't had a sudden run of good luck, _ would have lost.

Answer: 2


Adam can't leave work here until Bob arrives to replace him. If Bob had left home for work on time, _ would be gone by this time.

Answer: 1


Adam can't leave work here until Bob arrives to replace him. If Bob had left home for work on time, _ would be here by this time.

Answer: 1


If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam, _ would have gotten a lot of money.

Answer: 2


If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam, _ would have lost a lot of money.

Answer: 2


The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse, but _ was too impatient.

Answer: 1


The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse, but _ was too cautious.

Answer: 1


Anne gave birth to a daughter last month. _ is a very charming woman.

Answer: 1


Anne gave birth to a daughter last month. _ is a very charming baby.

Answer: 1


Alice tried frantically to stop her daughter from chatting at the party, leaving us to wonder why _ was behaving so strangely.

Answer: 1


Alice tried frantically to stop her daughter from barking at the party, leaving us to wonder why _ was behaving so strangely.

Answer: 1


I saw Jim yelling at some guy in a military uniform with a huge red beard. I don't know why _ was, but he looked very unhappy.

Answer: 2


I saw Jim yelling at some guy in a military uniform with a huge red beard. I don't know who _ was, but he looked very unhappy.

Answer: 1


The fish ate the worm. _ was hungry.

Answer: 1


The fish ate the worm. _ was tasty.

Answer: 1


I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get _ in.

Answer: 1


I was trying to open the lock with the key, but someone had filled the keyhole with chewing gum, and I couldn't get _ out.

Answer: 2


The dog chased the cat, which ran up a tree. _ waited at the bottom.

Answer: 2


The dog chased the cat, which ran up a tree. _ waited at the top.

Answer: 2


In the storm, the tree fell down and crashed through the roof of my house. Now, I have to get _ removed.

Answer: 2


In the storm, the tree fell down and crashed through the roof of my house. Now, I have to get _ repaired.

Answer: 2


The customer walked into the bank and stabbed one of the tellers. _ was immediately taken to the police station.

Answer: 1


The customer walked into the bank and stabbed one of the tellers. _ was immediately taken to the hospital.

Answer: 1


John was doing research in the library when he heard a man humming and whistling. _ was very annoyed.

Answer: 1


John was doing research in the library when he heard a man humming and whistling. _ was very annoying.

Answer: 2


John was jogging through the park when he saw a man juggling watermelons. _ was very impressed.

Answer: 2


John was jogging through the park when he saw a man juggling watermelons. _ was very impressive.

Answer: 2


Bob collapsed on the sidewalk. Soon he saw Carl coming to help. _ was very ill.

Answer: 1


Bob collapsed on the sidewalk. Soon he saw Carl coming to help. _ was very concerned.

Answer: 2


Sam and Amy are passionately in love, but Amy's parents are unhappy about it, because _ are fifteen.

Answer: 2


Sam and Amy are passionately in love, but Amy's parents are unhappy about it, because _ are snobs.

Answer: 2


Mark told Pete many lies about himself, which Pete included in his book. _ should have been more truthful.

Answer: 1


Mark told Pete many lies about himself, which Pete included in his book. _ should have been more skeptical.

Answer: 1


Joe has sold his house and bought a new one a few miles away. He will be moving out of _ on Thursday.

Answer: 1


Joe has sold his house and bought a new one a few miles away. He will be moving into _ on Thursday.

Answer: 1


Many people start to read Paul's books and can't put them down. _ are gripped because Paul writes so well.

Answer: 1


Many people start to read Paul's books and can't put them down. _ are popular because Paul writes so well.

Answer: 1


Mary took out her flute and played one of her favorite pieces. She has had _ since she was a child.

Answer: 1


Mary took out her flute and played one of her favorite pieces. She has loved _ since she was a child.

Answer: 2


Sam pulled up a chair to the piano, but _ was broken, so he had to stand instead.

Answer: 1


Sam pulled up a chair to the piano, but _ was broken, so he had to sing instead.

Answer: 2


Since _ was raining, I carried the newspaper in my backpack to keep it dry.

Answer: 2


Since _ was raining, I carried the newspaper over my backpack to keep it dry.

Answer: 1


This morning, Joey built a sand castle on the beach, and put a toy flag in the highest tower, but this afternoon the tide knocked _ down.

Answer: 2


This morning, Joey built a sand castle on the beach, and put a toy flag in the highest tower, but this afternoon the wind knocked _ down.

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on Susan's door, but there was no answer. _ was disappointed.

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on Susan's door, but there was no answer. _ was out.

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on the door, and Susan answered it. _ invited her to come out.

Answer: 1


Jane knocked on the door, and Susan answered it. _ invited her to come in.

Answer: 2


Sam took French classes from Adam, because _ was eager to speak it fluently.

Answer: 2


Sam took French classes from Adam, because _ was known to speak it fluently.

Answer: 2


The path to the lake was blocked, so we couldn't use _.

Answer: 2


The path to the lake was blocked, so we couldn't reach _.

Answer: 1


The sun was covered by a thick cloud all morning, but luckily, by the time the picnic started, _ was out.

Answer: 2


The sun was covered by a thick cloud all morning, but luckily, by the time the picnic started, _ was gone.

Answer: 1


We went to the lake, because a shark had been seen at the ocean beach, so _ was a safer place to swim.

Answer: 2


We went to the lake, because a shark had been seen at the ocean beach, so _ was a dangerous place to swim.

Answer: 1


Sam tried to paint a picture of shepherds with sheep, but _ ended up looking more like golfers.

Answer: 2


Sam tried to paint a picture of shepherds with sheep, but _ ended up looking more like dogs.

Answer: 2


Mary tucked her daughter Anne into bed, so that _ could work.

Answer: 2


Mary tucked her daughter Anne into bed, so that _ could sleep.

Answer: 2


Fred and Alice had very warm down coats, but _ were not prepared for the cold in Alaska.

Answer: 2


Fred and Alice had very warm down coats, but _ were not enough for the cold in Alaska.

Answer: 2


Thomson visited Cooper's grave in 1765. At that date _ had been travelling for five years.

Answer: 2


Thomson visited Cooper's grave in 1765. At that date _ had been dead for five years.

Answer: 2


Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold, though _ lived two centuries later.

Answer: 2


Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold, though _ lived two centuries earlier.

Answer: 2


I can't cut that tree down with that axe; _ is too thick.

Answer: 2


I can't cut that tree down with that axe; _ is too small.

Answer: 1


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. I shall have to kill _.

Answer: 2


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. I shall have to guard _.

Answer: 2


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. _ have gotten very bold.

Answer: 2


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens. _ have gotten very nervous.

Answer: 2


Fred covered his eyes with his hands, because the wind was blowing sand around. He opened _ when the wind stopped.

Answer: 2


Fred covered his eyes with his hands, because the wind was blowing sand around. He lowered _ when the wind stopped.

Answer: 1


The actress used to be named Terpsichore, but she changed _ to Tina a few years ago, because she figured it was too hard to pronounce.

Answer: 1


The actress used to be named Terpsichore, but she changed _ to Tina a few years ago, because she figured it was easier to pronounce.

Answer: 1


Fred watched TV while George went out to buy groceries. After an hour _ got up.

Answer: 2


Fred watched TV while George went out to buy groceries. After an hour _ got back.

Answer: 2


Fred is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandfather. _ is a remarkable man.

Answer: 1


Fred is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandfather. _ was a remarkable man.

Answer: 1


Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father, _ was twelve years old.

Answer: 1


Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father, _ was twelve months old.

Answer: 1


In July, Kamtchatka declared war on Yakutsk. Since Yakutsk's army was much better equipped and ten times larger, _ were defeated within weeks.

Answer: 1


In July, Kamtchatka declared war on Yakutsk. Since Yakutsk's army was much better equipped and ten times larger, _ were victorious within weeks.

Answer: 1


Look! There is a minnow swimming right below that duck! _ had better get away to safety fast!

Answer: 1


Look! There is a shark swimming right below that duck! _ had better get away to safety fast!

Answer: 1


Archaeologists have concluded that humans lived in Laputa 20,000 years ago. _ hunted for evidence on the river banks.

Answer: 2


Archaeologists have concluded that humans lived in Laputa 20,000 years ago. _ hunted for deer on the river banks.

Answer: 1


The scientists are studying three species of fish that have recently been found living in the Indian Ocean. _ began two years ago.

Answer: 2


The scientists are studying three species of fish that have recently been found living in the Indian Ocean. _ appeared two years ago.

Answer: 1


The journalists interviewed the stars of the new movie. _ were very persistent, so the interview lasted for a long time.

Answer: 2


The journalists interviewed the stars of the new movie. _ were very cooperative, so the interview lasted for a long time.

Answer: 1


The police arrested all of the gang members. _ were trying to stop the drug trade in the neighborhood.

Answer: 2


The police arrested all of the gang members. _ were trying to run the drug trade in the neighborhood.

Answer: 2


I put the cake away in the refrigerator. _ has a lot of butter in it.

Answer: 1


I put the cake away in the refrigerator. _ has a lot of leftovers in it.

Answer: 1


Sam broke both his ankles and he's walking with crutches. But a month or so from now _ should be better.

Answer: 1


Sam broke both his ankles and he's walking with crutches. But a month or so from now _ should be unnecessary.

Answer: 2


When the sponsors of the bill got to the town hall, they were surprised to find that the room was full of opponents. _ were very much in the minority.

Answer: 2


When the sponsors of the bill got to the town hall, they were surprised to find that the room was full of opponents. _ were very much in the majority.

Answer: 2


Everyone really loved the oatmeal cookies; only a few people liked the chocolate chip cookies. Next time, we should make more of _.

Answer: 1


Everyone really loved the oatmeal cookies; only a few people liked the chocolate chip cookies. Next time, we should make fewer of _.

Answer: 2


We had hoped to place copies of our newsletter on all the chairs in the auditorium, but there were simply not enough of _ .

Answer: 1


We had hoped to place copies of our newsletter on all the chairs in the auditorium, but there were simply too many of _ .

Answer: 1


I stuck a pin through a carrot. When I pulled the pin out, _ left a hole.

Answer: 2


I stuck a pin through a carrot. When I pulled the pin out, _ had a hole.

Answer: 1


I couldn't find a spoon, so I tried using a pen to stir my coffee. But that turned out to be a bad idea, because _ got full of coffee.

Answer: 2


I couldn't find a spoon, so I tried using a pen to stir my coffee. But that turned out to be a bad idea, because _ got full of ink.

Answer: 1


Steve follows Fred's example in everything. _ admires him hugely.

Answer: 2


Steve follows Fred's example in everything. _ influences him hugely.

Answer: 2


The table won't fit through the doorway because _ is too wide.

Answer: 2


The table won't fit through the doorway because _ is too narrow.

Answer: 2


Grace was happy to trade me her sweater for my jacket. She thinks _ looks dowdy on her.

Answer: 2


Grace was happy to trade me her sweater for my jacket. She thinks _ looks great on her.

Answer: 2


John hired Bill to take care of _ .

Answer: 1


John hired himself out to Bill to take care of _ .

Answer: 2


John promised Bill to leave, so an hour later _ left.

Answer: 2


John ordered Bill to leave, so an hour later _ left.

Answer: 2


Sam Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties _ faced in his research.

Answer: 1


Sam Goodman's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties _ faced in his childhood.

Answer: 2


Emma's mother had died long ago, and _ education had been managed by an excellent woman as governess.

Answer: 2


Emma's mother had died long ago, and _ place had been taken by an excellent woman as governess.

Answer: 1


Jane knocked on Susan's door but _ did not get an answer.

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on Susan's door but _ did not answer.

Answer: 1


Joe paid the detective after _ received the final report on the case.

Answer: 2


Joe paid the detective after _ delivered the final report on the case.

Answer: 1


Beth didn't get angry with Sally, who had cut her off, because _ stopped and counted to ten.

Answer: 1


Beth didn't get angry with Sally, who had cut her off, because _ stopped and apologized.

Answer: 2


Jim signaled the barman and gestured toward _ empty glass

Answer: 2


Jim signaled the barman and gestured toward _ bathroom key.

Answer: 1


Dan took the rear seat while Bill claimed the front because _ "Dibs!" was slow.

Answer: 1


Dan took the rear seat while Bill claimed the front because _ "Dibs!" was quicker.

Answer: 1


Tom said "Check" to Ralph as he moved _ bishop.

Answer: 2


Tom said "Check" to Ralph as he took _ bishop.

Answer: 1


As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan, _ could see the landing strip.

Answer: 2


As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan, _ could see the landing gear.

Answer: 2


Tom gave Ralph a lift to school so _ wouldn't have to drive alone.

Answer: 2


Tom gave Ralph a lift to school so _ wouldn't have to walk.

Answer: 2


Bill passed the half-empty plate to John because _ was full.

Answer: 2


Bill passed the half-empty plate to John because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


Bill passed the gameboy to John because _ turn was over.

Answer: 2


Bill passed the gameboy to John because _ turn was next.

Answer: 2


The man lifted the boy onto _ shoulders.

Answer: 2


The man lifted the boy onto _ bunk bed.

Answer: 1


Stretching _ back, the woman smiled at the girl.

Answer: 1


Patting _ back, the woman smiled at the girl.

Answer: 1


Billy cried because Toby wouldn't accept _ toy.

Answer: 2


Billy cried because Toby wouldn't share _ toy.

Answer: 2


Lily spoke to Donna, breaking _ silence.

Answer: 2


Lily spoke to Donna, breaking _ concentration.

Answer: 2


When Tommy dropped his ice cream, Timmy giggled, so father gave _ a sympathetic look.

Answer: 2


When Tommy dropped his ice cream, Timmy giggled, so father gave _ a stern look.

Answer: 2


As Ollie carried Tommy up the long winding steps, _ legs ached.

Answer: 1


As Ollie carried Tommy up the long winding steps, _ legs dangled.

Answer: 2


The father carried the sleeping boy in _ arms

Answer: 1


The father carried the sleeping boy in _ bassinet.

Answer: 1


The woman held the girl against _ chest

Answer: 1


The woman held the girl against _ will.

Answer: 1


Dr. Adams informed Kate that _ had retired and presented several options for future treatment.

Answer: 2


Dr. Adams informed Kate that _ had cancer and presented several options for future treatment.

Answer: 2


Dan had to stop Bill from toying with the injured bird. _ is very compassionate.

Answer: 1


Dan had to stop Bill from toying with the injured bird. _ is very cruel.

Answer: 2


George got free tickets to the play, but _ gave them to Eric, even though he was particularly eager to see it.

Answer: 2


George got free tickets to the play, but _ gave them to Eric, because he was particularly eager to see it.

Answer: 2


George got free tickets to the play, but _ gave them to Eric, because he was not particularly eager to see it.

Answer: 2


Jane gave Joan candy because _ wasn't hungry.

Answer: 1


Jane gave Joan candy because _ was hungry.

Answer: 1


I tried to paint a picture of an orchard, with lemons in the lemon trees, but _ came out looking more like light bulbs.

Answer: 2


I tried to paint a picture of an orchard, with lemons in the lemon trees, but _ came out looking more like telephone poles.

Answer: 1


James asked Robert for a favor but _ was refused.

Answer: 1


James asked Robert for a favor but _ refused.

Answer: 1


Kirilov ceded the presidency to Shatov because _ was less popular.

Answer: 1


Kirilov ceded the presidency to Shatov because _ was more popular.

Answer: 2


Emma did not pass the ball to Janie although _ saw that she was open.

Answer: 2


Emma did not pass the ball to Janie although _ was open.

Answer: 1


I put the butterfly wing on the table and _ broke.

Answer: 1


I put the heavy book on the table and _ broke.

Answer: 1


Madonna fired her trainer because _ couldn't stand her boyfriend.

Answer: 1


Madonna fired her trainer because _ slept with her boyfriend.

Answer: 1


Carol believed that Rebecca suspected that _ had stolen the watch.

Answer: 1


Carol believed that Rebecca regretted that _ had stolen the watch.

Answer: 1


This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid; it was a major influence on _ writing.

Answer: 2


This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe; it was a major influence on _ writing.

Answer: 1


This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid; it was a fine selection of _ writing.

Answer: 2


This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe; it was a fine selection of _ writing.

Answer: 1


Alice looked for her friend Jade in the crowd. Since _ always has good luck, Alice spotted her quickly.

Answer: 1


Alice looked for her friend Jade in the crowd. Since _ always wears a red turban, Alice spotted her quickly.

Answer: 1


During a game of tag, Ethan chased Luke because _ was "it".

Answer: 1


During a game of tag, Ethan ran from Luke because _ was "it".

Answer: 1


At the Loebner competition the judges couldn't figure out which respondents were the chatbots because _ were so stupid.

Answer: 2


At the Loebner competition the judges couldn't figure out which respondents were the chatbots because _ were so advanced.

Answer: 2


The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch _. They are very happy to have them back, but they scold them just the same because they ran away.

Answer: 2


Mark was close to Mr. Singer 's heels. _ heard him calling for the captain, promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all his crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over

Answer: 1


The pony behaved well, sir, and showed no vice; but at last he just threw up his heels and tipped the young gentleman into the thorn hedge. _ wanted me to help him out, but I hope you will excuse me, sir, I did not feel inclined to do so.

Answer: 2


Sam Goodman 's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties _ faced in his childhood.

Answer: 2


Bob paid for Charlie 's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very hurt.

Answer: 2


Bob paid for Charlie 's college education, but now Charlie acts as though it never happened. _ is very ungrateful.

Answer: 1


Sam took French classes from Adam , because _ was eager to speak it fluently.

Answer: 2


After I saw Bill catching flies and pulling off their wings, I boxed his ears. I showed the master the flies, some crushed and some crawling about helpless, and I showed him the wings on the window sill. I never saw him so angry before; but as Bill was still howling and whining, like the coward that _ was, he did not give him any more punishment of that kind, but set him up on a stool for the rest of the afternoon, and said that he should not go out to play for that week.

Answer: 1


Beth didn't get angry with Sally , who had cut her off, because _ stopped and counted to ten.

Answer: 2


Sir Clifford wants me to find him a new groom , about twenty or twenty-one, who knows _ business. His old coachman is getting feeble, and he wants a man to work with him and get into his ways, who would be able, when the old man was pensioned off, to step into his place

Answer: 1


Sir Clifford wants me to find him a new groom , about twenty or twenty-one, who knows _ business. His old coachman is getting feeble, and he wants a man to work with him and get into his ways, who would be able, when the old man was pensioned off, to step into his place

Answer: 1


If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam , _ would have gotten a lot of money.

Answer: 2


I put the cake away in the refrigerator . _ has a lot of leftovers in it.

Answer: 1


The fish ate the worm . _ was tasty.

Answer: 2


Babar wonders how _ can get new clothing. Luckily, a very rich old man who has always been fond of little elephants understands right away that he is longing for a fine suit. As he likes to make people happy, he gives him his wallet.

Answer: 1


The actress used to be named Terpsichore , but she changed _ to Tina a few years ago, because she figured it was easier to pronounce.

Answer: 1


So Mark slept. It was daylight when he woke with Warren 's hand upon _ shoulder.

Answer: 1


Fred covered his eyes with his hands , because the wind was blowing sand around. He lowered _ when the wind stopped.

Answer: 2


As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan , _ could see the landing strip.

Answer: 2


Lily spoke to Donna , breaking _ silence.

Answer: 2


The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse , but _ was too cautious.

Answer: 1


Equally swoon-worthy is C.K. Dexter Haven , a pallid young dandy holding a jade-handled walking stick, with a poodle asleep at _ feet

Answer: 2


Lionel is holding captive a scientist, Dr. Vardi , who has invented a device that turns animals invisible; Lionel plans to use it on Geoffrey and send _ to steal nuclear material from an army vault.

Answer: 2


Lionel is holding captive a scientist, Dr. Vardi , who has invented a device that turns animals invisible; Lionel plans to use it on Geoffrey and send _ to steal nuclear material from an army vault.

Answer: 2


Susan knows all about Ann 's personal problems because _ is nosy.

Answer: 2


Bob paid for Charlie 's college education. _ is very generous.

Answer: 2


All the buttons up the back of Dora 's plaid dress were buttoned outside-in. Maude should have thought to button her up; but no, _ had left poor little Dora to do the best she could, alone.

Answer: 1


The table was piled high with food , and on the floor beside _ there were crocks, baskets, and a five-quart pail of milk.

Answer: 2


The table was piled high with food , and on the floor beside _ there were crocks, baskets, and a five-quart pail of milk.

Answer: 2


Mark was close to Mr. Singer 's heels. He heard him calling for the captain , promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all _ crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over.

Answer: 2


Mark was close to Mr. Singer 's heels. He heard him calling for the captain , promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all _ crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over.

Answer: 1


Do you suppose that Peter is responsible for the captain ’s illness? Maybe he bribed the cook to put something in _ food.

Answer: 2


The signs over the shops' doors had pictures that indicated what work was done inside. Although more and more people were learning how to read, each artisan still had signs, not wishing to lose a possible patron merely because _ happened to be illiterate.

Answer: 2


Emma Emma's mother had died long ago, and _ education had been managed by an excellent woman as governess.

Answer: 2


Of one thing Mark was sure. Harry knew much less than _ did.

Answer: 2


What about the time you cut up tulip bulbs in the hamburgers because you thought _ were onions?

Answer: 1


When my parents died, I was not earning enough to keep myself or my crippled sister Nelly , and without our kind mistress , we would have gone to the poorhouse. Nelly calls _ her angel and she has good right to do so. her

Answer: 2


After I saw Bill catching flies and pulling off their wings, I boxed his ears. I showed the master the flies, some crushed and some crawling about helpless, and I showed _ the wings on the window sill. I never saw him so angry before; but as Bill was still howling and whining, like the coward that he was, he did not give him any more punishment of that kind, but set him up on a stool for the rest of the afternoon, and said that he should not go out to play for that week.

Answer: 2


Mama came over and sat down beside Alice . Gently _ stroked her hair and let the child weep.

Answer: 1


I sallied out for a bit of food , more to pass the time than because I wanted _ .

Answer: 2


Fred is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandfather . _ was a remarkable man.

Answer: 2


My master and mistress decided to pay a visit to some friends who lived about forty-six miles from our home, and James was to drive _ .

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on Susan 's door but _ did not answer.

Answer: 2


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . _ have gotten very bold.

Answer: 2


Fred is the only man still alive who remembers my great-grandfather . _ is a remarkable man.

Answer: 1


Then he took a piece of iron the shape of the horse horse's foot , and clapped _ on, and drove some nails through the shoe quite into its hoof, so that the shoe was firmly on

Answer: 2


Then he took a piece of iron the shape of the horse horse's foot , and clapped _ on, and drove some nails through the shoe quite into its hoof, so that the shoe was firmly on

Answer: 2


Then he took a piece of iron the shape of the horse horse's foot , and clapped _ on, and drove some nails through the shoe quite into its hoof, so that the shoe was firmly on

Answer: 1


Sir Clifford wants me to find him a new groom , about twenty or twenty-one, who knows his business. _ old coachman is getting feeble, and he wants a man to work with him and get into his ways, who would be able, when the old man was pensioned off, to step into his place.

Answer: 1


This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe ; it was a major influence on _ writing.

Answer: 1


Thomson visited Cooper 's grave in 1765. At that date _ had been travelling for five years.

Answer: 1


When Tatyana reached the cabin, _ mother was sleeping. She was careful not to disturb her , undressing and climbing back into her berth.

Answer: 1


Mark heard Steve 's feet going down the ladder. The door of the shop closed after _ . He ran to look out the window.

Answer: 2


George got free tickets to the play, but _ gave them to Eric , because he was particularly eager to see it.

Answer: 1


When Tatyana reached the cabin, _ mother was sleeping. She was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her berth.

Answer: 2


The Wainwrights treated Mr. Crowley like a prince until he made his will in _ favor; then they treated him like dirt. Folks said he died just to be rid of their everlasting nagging.

Answer: 2


Jane knocked on Susan 's door, but there was no answer. _ was disappointed.

Answer: 1


This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid ; it was a major influence on _ writing.

Answer: 1


The sack of potatoes had been placed above the bag of flour , so _ had to be moved first.

Answer: 2


Thomson visited Cooper 's grave in 1765. At that date _ had been dead for five years.

Answer: 1


Babar wonders how he can get new clothing. Luckily, a very rich old man who has always been fond of little elephants understands right away that he is longing for a fine suit. As he likes to make people happy, he gives him _ wallet.

Answer: 1


Jane knocked on Susan 's door but _ did not get an answer.

Answer: 1


We went to the lake , because a shark had been seen at the ocean beach , so _ was a safer place to swim.

Answer: 1


Grant worked hard to harvest his beans so he and his family would have enough to eat that winter, His friend Henry let him stack them in his barn where they would dry. Later, he and Tatyana would shell them and cook them for _ Sunday dinners.

Answer: 1


When Mr. Bond , the veterinarian, came to look at the black horse that lay groaning on the grass, _ felt him all over, and shook his head; one of his legs was broken.

Answer: 1


Babar wonders how he can get new clothing. Luckily, a very rich old man who has always been fond of little elephants understands right away that he is longing for a fine suit. As he likes to make people happy, he gives _ his wallet.

Answer: 1


Our mistress hired a room for my crippled sister Nelly , and _ gave her knitting and needlework when she was able to do it, and when she was ill she sent her dinners and many nice comfortable things and was like a mother to her.

Answer: 1


Sergeant Holmes asked the girls to describe the intruder . Nancy not only provided the policeman with an excellent description of the heavyset thirty-year-old prowler, but drew a rough sketch of _ face.

Answer: 2


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . _ have gotten very nervous.

Answer: 2


The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch them. _ are very happy to have them back, but they scold them just the same because they ran away.

Answer: 2


Stretching _ back, the woman smiled at the girl .

Answer: 1


Sam Goodman 's biography of the Spartan general Xenophanes conveys a vivid sense of the difficulties _ faced in his research.

Answer: 2


The sack of potatoes had been placed below the bag of flour , so _ had to be moved first.

Answer: 1


The politicians far away in Washington could not know the settlers so _ must make rules to regulate them.

Answer: 2


When Tatyana reached the cabin, her mother was sleeping. _ was careful not to disturb her, undressing and climbing back into her berth.

Answer: 2


Susan knew that Ann 's son had been in a car accident, because _ told her about it.

Answer: 2


The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch them. They are very happy to have them back, but _ scold them just the same because they ran away.

Answer: 2


No one joins Facebook to be sad and lonely. But a new study from the University of Wisconsin psychologist George Lincoln argues that that's exactly how _ makes us feel.

Answer: 2


Do you suppose that Peter is responsible for the captain ’s illness? Maybe _ bribed the cook to put something in his food.

Answer: 1


The police arrested all of the gang members . _ were trying to stop the drug trade in the neighborhood.

Answer: 1


Sam took French classes from Adam , because _ was known to speak it fluently.

Answer: 1


The mothers of Arthur and Celeste have come to the town to fetch _ . They are very happy to have them back, but they scold them just the same because they ran away. them .

Answer: 1


Our mistress hired a room for my crippled sister Nelly , and she gave _ knitting and needlework when she was able to do it, and when she was ill she sent her dinners and many nice comfortable things and was like a mother to her.

Answer: 1


I asked Dave to get me my sweater from the other side of the yacht . While he was gone, I rested my arm on the rail over there and suddenly _ gave way.

Answer: 1


I asked Dave to get me my sweater from the other side of the yacht . While he was gone, I rested my arm on the rail over there and suddenly _ gave way.

Answer: 1


I asked Dave to get me my sweater from the other side of the yacht . While he was gone, I rested my arm on the rail over there and suddenly _ gave way.

Answer: 1


Fred and Alice had very warm down coats , but _ were not enough for the cold in Alaska.

Answer: 2


Even before they reached town , they could hear a sound like corn popping. Dora asked what _ was, and Dad said it was firecrackers.

Answer: 2


Even before they reached town , they could hear a sound like corn popping. Dora asked what _ was, and Dad said it was firecrackers.

Answer: 2


We saw a boy trying to leap a pony over a gate; the pony would not take the leap, and the boy cut him with the whip, but _ only turned to one side.

Answer: 1


Tatyana managed two guitars and a bag , and still could point out the Freemans : "Isn't it nice that _ have come, Mama!"

Answer: 2


Steve follows Fred 's example in everything. _ influences him hugely.

Answer: 2


The actress used to be named Terpsichore , but she changed _ to Tina a few years ago, because she figured it was too hard to pronounce.

Answer: 1


George got free tickets to the play, but _ gave them to Eric , even though he was particularly eager to see it.

Answer: 2


The politicians far away in Washington could not know the settlers so they must make rules to regulate _ .

Answer: 1


This book introduced Shakespeare to Ovid ; it was a fine selection of _ writing.

Answer: 1


The fish ate the worm . _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


Susan knows all about Ann 's personal problems because _ is indiscreet.

Answer: 2


After a somewhat lengthy conversation, Nancy convinced the housekeeper that there was no immediate cause for alarm. _ did not mention the incident at the Hamilton bus station, knowing it would only add to Mrs. Gruen’s uneasiness.

Answer: 1


When Mr. Bond , the veterinarian, came to look at the black horse that lay groaning on the grass, he felt him all over, and shook _ head; one of his legs was broken.

Answer: 1


The dog chased the cat , which ran up a tree. _ waited at the bottom.

Answer: 1


John hired _ self out to Bill to take care of him .

Answer: 1


The cat was lying by the mouse hole waiting for the mouse , but _ was too impatient.

Answer: 2


It is not easy to space buttonholes exactly the same distance apart, and _ is very difficult to cut them precisely the right size . The tiniest slip of the scissors will make the hole too large, and even one thread uncut will leave it too small.

Answer: 2


It is not easy to space buttonholes exactly the same distance apart, and _ is very difficult to cut them precisely the right size . The tiniest slip of the scissors will make the hole too large, and even one thread uncut will leave it too small.

Answer: 1


It is not easy to space buttonholes exactly the same distance apart, and _ is very difficult to cut them precisely the right size . The tiniest slip of the scissors will make the hole too large, and even one thread uncut will leave it too small.

Answer: 1


We went to the lake , because a shark had been seen at the ocean beach , so _ was a dangerous place to swim.

Answer: 1


Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father , _ was twelve years old.

Answer: 2


Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold , though _ lived two centuries later.

Answer: 2


A man's life and a horse's life are worth more than some foxes' tails ; al least _ ought to be.

Answer: 2


Mama came over and sat down beside Alice . Gently she stroked _ hair and let the child weep.

Answer: 1


Jane knocked on Susan 's door, but there was no answer. _ was out.

Answer: 1


Susan knew that Ann 's son had been in a car accident, so _ told her about it.

Answer: 1


Lily spoke to Donna , breaking _ concentration.

Answer: 2


When Mr. Bond , the veterinarian, came to look at the black horse that lay groaning on the grass, he felt _ all over, and shook his head; one of his legs was broken.

Answer: 1


Fred is the only man alive who still remembers my father as an infant. When Fred first saw my father , _ was twelve months old.

Answer: 1


If the con artist has succeeded in fooling Sam , _ would have lost a lot of money.

Answer: 1


The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and _ did.

Answer: 1


The donkey wished a wart on its hind leg would disappear, and _ did.

Answer: 2


This book introduced Shakespeare to Goethe ; it was a fine selection of _ writing.

Answer: 1


Fred and Alice had very warm down coats , but _ were not prepared for the cold in Alaska.

Answer: 1


Steve follows Fred 's example in everything. _ admires him hugely.

Answer: 1


Mark was close to Mr. Singer 's heels. He heard _ calling for the captain, promising him, in the jargon everyone talked that night, that not one thing should be damaged on the ship except only the ammunition, but the captain and all his crew had best stay in the cabin until the work was over.

Answer: 1


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . I shall have to kill _ .

Answer: 1


Mark heard Steve 's feet going down the ladder. The door of the shop closed after him. _ ran to look out the window.

Answer: 1


As Andrea in the crop duster passed over Susan , _ could see the landing gear.

Answer: 1


The pony behaved well, sir, and showed no vice; but at last he just threw up his heels and tipped the young gentleman into the thorn hedge. He wanted me to help _ out, but I hope you will excuse me, sir, I did not feel inclined to do so.

Answer: 1


The foxes are getting in at night and attacking the chickens . I shall have to guard _ .

Answer: 1


I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book , who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table , and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with _ there all the time.

Answer: 2


I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book , who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table , and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with _ there all the time.

Answer: 1


I sat there feeling rather like a chappie I'd once read about in a book , who murdered another cove and hid the body under the dining-room table , and then had to be the life and soul of a dinner party, with _ there all the time.

Answer: 1


The dog chased the cat , which ran up a tree. _ waited at the top.

Answer: 2


Jackson was greatly influenced by Arnold , though _ lived two centuries earlier.

Answer: 2


Beth didn't get angry with Sally , who had cut her off, because _ stopped and apologized.

Answer: 2


The first place that I can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in _ . Some shady trees leaned over

Answer: 1


Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester 's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to _ son Edward . The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward 's allowance on the ground that he no longer requires his financial support.

Answer: 2


Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester 's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to _ son Edward . The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward 's allowance on the ground that he no longer requires his financial support.

Answer: 1


Always before, Larry had helped Dad with _ work. But he could not help him now, for Dad said that his boss at the railroad company would not want anyone but him to work in the office.

Answer: 1


Since Chester was dependent on Uncle Vernon , he couldn't very well marry without _ approval

Answer: 1


The path to the lake was blocked, so we couldn't use _ .

Answer: 2


Meanwhile, in the forest, the elephants are calling and hunting high and low for Arthur and Celeste , and their mothers are very worried. Fortunately, in flying over the town, an old marabou bird has seen _ and come back quickly to tell the news.

Answer: 2


Meanwhile, in the forest, the elephants are calling and hunting high and low for Arthur and Celeste , and their mothers are very worried. Fortunately, in flying over the town, an old marabou bird has seen _ and come back quickly to tell the news.

Answer: 2


Larry , a timid teen-ager, lives with _ widowed mother in a Brooklyn housing project. Larry Larry's father , a gang leader, was shot to death; his father's disciple, Antonio , takes Larry under his wing, and quickly molds him into a drug runner.

Answer: 2


Larry , a timid teen-ager, lives with _ widowed mother in a Brooklyn housing project. Larry Larry's father , a gang leader, was shot to death; his father's disciple, Antonio , takes Larry under his wing, and quickly molds him into a drug runner.

Answer: 1


Alice was dusting the living room and trying to find the button that Mama had hidden. No time today to look at old pictures in her favorite photo album . Today she had to hunt for a button , so she put the album on a chair without even opening _ .

Answer: 1


Alice was dusting the living room and trying to find the button that Mama had hidden. No time today to look at old pictures in her favorite photo album . Today she had to hunt for a button , so she put the album on a chair without even opening _ .

Answer: 2


Alice was dusting the living room and trying to find the button that Mama had hidden. No time today to look at old pictures in her favorite photo album . Today she had to hunt for a button , so she put the album on a chair without even opening _ .

Answer: 1


Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester 's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to his son Edward . The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward 's allowance on the ground that _ no longer requires his financial support.

Answer: 1


Mr. Moncrieff visited Chester 's luxurious New York apartment, thinking that it belonged to his son Edward . The result was that Mr. Moncrieff has decided to cancel Edward 's allowance on the ground that _ no longer requires his financial support.

Answer: 1


Since Chester was dependent on Uncle Vernon , _ couldn't very well marry without his approval

Answer: 2


Always before, Larry had helped Dad with his work. But _ could not help him now, for Dad said that his boss at the railroad company would not want anyone but him to work in the office.

Answer: 1


Always before, Larry had helped Dad with his work. But he could not help _ now, for Dad said that his boss at the railroad company would not want anyone but him to work in the office.

Answer: 2


Everyone really loved the oatmeal cookies ; only a few people liked the chocolate chip cookies . Next time, we should make more of _ .

Answer: 1


The stable was very roomy, with four good stalls; a large swinging window opened into the yard , which made _ pleasant and airy.

Answer: 2


The stable was very roomy, with four good stalls; a large swinging window opened into the yard , which made _ pleasant and airy.

Answer: 1


Papa looked down at the children 's faces , so puzzled and sad now. It was bad enough that _ had to be denied so many things because he couldn't afford them.

Answer: 1


Joe Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years older.

Answer: 2


Every day after dinner Mr. Schmidt took a long nap. Mark would let him sleep for an hour, then wake him up, scold him, and get him to work. He needed to get him to finish _ work, because his work was beautiful

Answer: 2


Papa looked down at the children 's faces , so puzzled and sad now. It was bad enough that they had to be denied so many things because he couldn't afford _ .

Answer: 2


Papa looked down at the children 's faces , so puzzled and sad now. It was bad enough that they had to be denied so many things because he couldn't afford _ .

Answer: 1


The path to the lake was blocked, so we couldn't reach _ .

Answer: 1


Meanwhile, in the forest, the elephants are calling and hunting high and low for Arthur and Celeste , and _ mothers are very worried. Fortunately, in flying over the town, an old marabou bird has seen them and come back quickly to tell the news.

Answer: 2


Meanwhile, in the forest, the elephants are calling and hunting high and low for Arthur and Celeste , and _ mothers are very worried. Fortunately, in flying over the town, an old marabou bird has seen them and come back quickly to tell the news.

Answer: 2


Bernard , who had not told the government official that _ was less than 21 when he filed for a homestead claim, did not consider that he had done anything dishonest. Still, anyone who knew that he was 19 years old could take his claim away from him.

Answer: 2


One day Dick was teasing the colts, and did not know that the master was in the next field; but _ was there, watching what was going on; over the hedge he jumped in a snap, and catching Dick by the arm, he hit him so hard that he roared with the pain and surprise.

Answer: 2


The storekeepers stayed in town to run their stores and lived in the rooms behind _ .

Answer: 2


The storekeepers stayed in town to run their stores and lived in the rooms behind _ .

Answer: 1


Joe Joe's uncle can still beat him at tennis, even though _ is 30 years younger.

Answer: 2


One day Dick was teasing the colts, and did not know that the master was in the next field; but he was there, watching what was going on; over the hedge he jumped in a snap, and catching Dick by the arm, he hit _ so hard that he roared with the pain and surprise.

Answer: 1


Every day after dinner Mr. Schmidt took a long nap. Mark would let him sleep for an hour, then wake him up, scold him, and get him to work. _ needed to get him to finish his work, because his work was beautiful

Answer: 1


The bee landed on the flower because _ had pollen.

Answer: 2


The bee landed on the flower because _ wanted pollen.

Answer: 2


When Debbie splashed Tina, _ got in trouble.

Answer: 1


When Debbie splashed Tina, _ got wet.

Answer: 1


The bus driver yelled at a kid after _ drove her vehicle.

Answer: 2


The bus driver yelled at a kid after _ broke a window.

Answer: 1


Jimbo was running from Bobbert because _ smelled awful.

Answer: 1


Jimbo was running from Bobbert because _ wanted to get to the car first.

Answer: 2


Jimbo attacked Bobbert because _ stole an elephant from the zoo.

Answer: 2


Jimbo attacked Bobbert because _ could not control his rage.

Answer: 2


Jimbo was afraid of Bobbert because _ gets scared around new people.

Answer: 2


Jimbo was afraid of Bobbert because _ was running around with a bloody spear.

Answer: 1


The man stole the neighbor's bike because _ needed one.

Answer: 1


The man stole the neighbor's bike because _ had one extra.

Answer: 1


The bird ate the pie and _ died.

Answer: 1


The bird ate the pie and _ was ruined.

Answer: 1


The bird perched on the limb and _ bent.

Answer: 2


The bird perched on the limb and _ sang.

Answer: 2


Mary cleaned Susan's room and _ was thankful.

Answer: 1


Mary cleaned Susan's room and _ asked a favor.

Answer: 1


Mary stabbed Jennifer, so John took _ to the hospital.

Answer: 1


Mary stabbed Jennifer, so John reported _ to the police.

Answer: 2


Lions eat zebras because _ are predators.

Answer: 2


Lions eat zebras because _ are meaty.

Answer: 1


The coach criticized the player because _ did not adhere to the team's formation.

Answer: 2


The coach criticized the player because _ explicitly told everyone not to break the team's formation.

Answer: 2


The academic clubs lost their members because _ were poorly funded.

Answer: 1


The academic clubs lost their members because _ did not have free time.

Answer: 1


James asked Robert for a favor, but _ refused.

Answer: 2


James asked Robert for a favor, but _ was refused.

Answer: 2


The teacher did not recommend William because _ was not a good student.

Answer: 2


The teacher did not recommend William because _ had high standards.

Answer: 1


The doctor told Susan that _ had cancer.

Answer: 1


The doctor told Susan that _ had been busy.

Answer: 2


The professor grading the student's paper said that _ was stupid.

Answer: 1


The professor grading the student's paper said that _ loved it.

Answer: 2


Jeremy annoyed Justin so _ can leave the room.

Answer: 1


Jeremy annoyed Justin so _ can have the room.

Answer: 2


Paula liked Ness more than Pokey because _ was nice to her.

Answer: 2


Paula liked Ness more than Pokey because _ was mean to her.

Answer: 1


Rocky lost to Clubber Lang because _ was not ready for the fight.

Answer: 1


Rocky lost to Clubber Lang because _ was ready for the fight.

Answer: 1


Aaron kissed Dan because _ wanted to.

Answer: 1


Aaron kissed Dan because _ wanted him to.

Answer: 1


The students fell asleep during the professor's lectures because _ were boring.

Answer: 1


The students fell asleep during the professor's lectures because _ were bored.

Answer: 1


Derrick begged his boss for a raise but _ did not get one.

Answer: 1


Derrick begged his boss for a raise but _ did not give one.

Answer: 2


The jurors deliberated on the defendants' fate for hours, but _ did not reach a verdict.

Answer: 1


The jurors deliberated on the defendants' fate for hours, but _ didn't receive the death penalty.

Answer: 1


The orchestra was booed by the audience because _ had performed poorly.

Answer: 2


The orchestra was booed by the audience because _ had expected a rock band.

Answer: 2


Jacob gave William money because _ needed some.

Answer: 2


Jacob gave William money because _ sold the car.

Answer: 1


Alexandra told Kelly not to get a tattoo because _ raised her conservatively.

Answer: 1


Alexandra told Kelly not to get a tattoo because _ would seem unprofessional.

Answer: 2


Olivia tried to counsel Emily, but _ was not interested.

Answer: 2


Olivia tried to counsel Emily, but _ was rejected.

Answer: 1


James went to Sully's arcade and _ asked for tickets.

Answer: 2


James went to Sully's arcade but _ refused to let him in.

Answer: 2


Kurt flew in Alex's plane, and _ thanked him.

Answer: 1


Kurt flew in Alex's plane, and _ asked him to come again.

Answer: 2


Bill was robbed by John, so the officer arrested _.

Answer: 1


Bill was robbed by John, so the officer helped _.

Answer: 2


He put snow on the smiley face because _ was wet.

Answer: 2


He put snow on the smiley face because _ was dry.

Answer: 2


The kitten played with the yarn because _ was fun.

Answer: 2


The kitten played with the yarn because _ was bored.

Answer: 1


I chopped down the tree with my axe because _ was tall.

Answer: 2


I chopped down the tree with my axe because _ was sharp.

Answer: 2


Spiderman defeated Magnito because _ is a good guy.

Answer: 2


Spiderman defeated Magnito because _ is a bad guy.

Answer: 2


The citizens rebelled against the government because _ were being repressed.

Answer: 1


The citizens rebelled against the government because _ were being mean.

Answer: 2


Cats are smarter than dogs because _ always land on their feet.

Answer: 2


Cats are smarter than dogs because _ bark for no reason.

Answer: 2


The ball hit the window and Bill repaired _.

Answer: 2


The ball hit the window and Bill caught _.

Answer: 2


Robert fired Chris because _ couldn't do the job.

Answer: 1


Robert fired Chris because _ no longer needed workers.

Answer: 2


Steve scratched Johnny because _ was angry.

Answer: 2


Steve scratched Johnny so _ became angry.

Answer: 2


The youth outran the old man because _ was in shape.

Answer: 1


The youth outran the old man because _ broke his hip.

Answer: 2


Video games are outselling movies because _ are fun to play.

Answer: 1


Video games are outselling movies because _ are an old medium.

Answer: 1


Google bought Motorola because _ want its customer base.

Answer: 2


Google bought Motorola because _ were bankrupt.

Answer: 1


Sam cheated Sally but _ did not cry.

Answer: 1


Sam cheated Sally but _ did not repent.

Answer: 2


Keith fired Blaine but _ did not regret.

Answer: 2


Keith fired Blaine even though _ is diligent.

Answer: 2


The storm delayed the flight as _ was very dangerous.

Answer: 2


The storm delayed the flight as _ was going over the ocean.

Answer: 1


John flicked Bill because _ saw a fly on his shirt.

Answer: 1


John flicked Bill because _ had a fly on his shirt.

Answer: 2


The zombies chased the survivors because _ were hungry.

Answer: 1


The zombies chased the survivors because _ were tasty.

Answer: 2


Medvedev will cede the presidency to Putin because _ is more popular.

Answer: 2


Medvedev will cede the presidency to Putin because _ is less popular.

Answer: 1


The master rewarded the dog because _ was a good owner.

Answer: 1


The master rewarded the dog because _ was a good companion.

Answer: 1


The cat broke the glass because _ was fragile.

Answer: 2


The cat broke the glass because _ was clumsy.

Answer: 2


Bill returned Jim twenty dollars because _ borrowed money.

Answer: 1


Bill returned Jim twenty dollars because _ lent money.

Answer: 1


The red team defeated the blue team because _ made the last penalty kick.

Answer: 1


The red team defeated the blue team because _ missed the last penalty kick.

Answer: 2


Jack pushed John up the hill because _ was in a wheelbarrow.

Answer: 2


Jack pushed John up the hill because _ is a good samaritan.

Answer: 2


The bespeckled old man slowly waved at the passing trolley passenger because _ waves at everybody.

Answer: 2


The bespeckled old man slowly waved at the passing trolley passenger because _ waved at him.

Answer: 1


The boy ran from the cop because _ committed the crime.

Answer: 2


The boy ran from the cop because _ saw the crime.

Answer: 1


The cap fell off the bottle because _ was pressurized.

Answer: 2


The cap fell off the bottle because _ was untwisted.

Answer: 1


The boy tried to address his friend, but _ could not speak.

Answer: 2


The boy tried to address his friend, but _ could not hear.

Answer: 1


A biker sped past an officer and _ turned on his siren.

Answer: 1


A biker sped past an officer and _ got away.

Answer: 1


The car hop brought the man his tray, but _ forgot his french fries.

Answer: 1


The car hop brought the man his tray, but _ was not in the car.

Answer: 2


The environmentalists were angry at the corporation because _ had ignored their proposal.

Answer: 2


The environmentalists were angry at the corporation because _ saw them polluting the creek.

Answer: 1


The magician pulled a rabbit out of _ hat.

Answer: 1


The magician pulled a rabbit out of _ cage.

Answer: 2


Steve threw the bowling ball down the lane when _ returned.

Answer: 1


Steve threw the bowling ball down the lane when _ was clear.

Answer: 2


The hippo ate the food the trainer brought when _ put it in the trough.

Answer: 2


The hippo ate the food the trainer brought when _ was hungry.

Answer: 1


When the preschoolers visited the senior citizens, _ were surprisingly well behaved.

Answer: 1


When the preschoolers visited the senior citizens, _ were very hospitable.

Answer: 2


The junior football team likes the Dallas Cowboys because _ are an inspiration.

Answer: 2


The junior football team likes the Dallas Cowboys because _ get to watch quality football.

Answer: 1


Jimbo eats more than Bobbert because _ is on a diet.

Answer: 2


Jimbo eats more than Bobbert because _ is not on a diet.

Answer: 1


The cougar tried to befriend the rabbit because _ had a bad reputation as an evil predator.

Answer: 2


The cougar tried to befriend the rabbit because _ was loved by everybody.

Answer: 2


Kevin stared at Michael and _ got angry.

Answer: 1


Kevin stared at Michael and _ got his attention.

Answer: 2


The cabbage was in the freezer and _ became frozen.

Answer: 2


The cabbage was in the freezer and _ became full.

Answer: 1


David hit Bill because Mary really liked _.

Answer: 2


David hit Bill because Mary asked _ to.

Answer: 2


England won the bid over Spain because _ prepared better.

Answer: 2


England won the bid over Spain because _ did not prepare thoroughly.

Answer: 2


Caroline quickly defeated Sue because _ regained her confidence.

Answer: 1


Caroline quickly defeated Sue because _ lost her confidence.

Answer: 2


Firefox is used more than Internet Explorer because _ is more stable.

Answer: 1


Firefox is used more than Internet Explorer because _ is less stable.

Answer: 2


Students hate exams because _ are lazy.

Answer: 2


Students hate exams because _ are tedious.

Answer: 2


Gary envied Bill because _ was rich.

Answer: 2


Gary envied Bill because _ was poor.

Answer: 1


The company accepted the resolution because _ was well-written.

Answer: 1


The company accepted the resolution because _ was desperate.

Answer: 2


Paper beats rock, but _ is beaten by scissors.

Answer: 1


Paper beats rock, but _ is able to beat scissors.

Answer: 2


The teacher told the student that _ needed to practice.

Answer: 2


The teacher told the student that _ expected something better from him.

Answer: 2


Mr. Sanders gave James a promotion because _ has done good work.

Answer: 2


Mr. Sanders gave James a promotion because _ appreciated his good work.

Answer: 2


The coach told the captain that _ was proud of him.

Answer: 1


The coach told the captain that _ was fired.

Answer: 1


Luigi rescued Mario because _ was in trouble.

Answer: 1


Luigi rescued Mario because _ was the only one who can.

Answer: 1


Planet Express was bought out by Mom's Friendly Delivery Service so _ can no longer be a threat.

Answer: 1


Planet Express was bought out by Mom's Friendly Delivery Service so _ can eliminate the competition.

Answer: 1


The squirrels buried the nuts so _ would not lose them.

Answer: 2


The squirrels buried the nuts so _ would not get lost.

Answer: 2


The jocks did not like the nerds because _ were bullies.

Answer: 1


The jocks did not like the nerds because _ were losers.

Answer: 2


The spider ate the fly because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


The spider ate the fly because _ looked tasty.

Answer: 2


The nurse gave the girl a lollypop so that _ would stop crying.

Answer: 2


The nurse gave the girl a lollypop because _ had too many.

Answer: 2


The police officer chased the thief because _ was stealing from the bank.

Answer: 1


The police officer chased the thief because _ was protecting the bank.

Answer: 2


The mechanic charged the man one hundred dollars although _ had done no work.

Answer: 2


The mechanic charged the man one hundred dollars although _ only had eighty dollars.

Answer: 1


The cat looked at the big dog, and _ was terrified.

Answer: 2


The cat looked at the big dog, and _ barked menacingly.

Answer: 1


Batman caught the thief, and _ plead innocence.

Answer: 2


Batman caught the thief, and _ recovered the stolen diamonds.

Answer: 1


The Emancipation Proclamation made slavery illegal, but _ was still practiced.

Answer: 1


The Emancipation Proclamation made slavery illegal, but _ did not actually cause many slaves to be freed.

Answer: 2


It annoyed Chris when Sebastian jangled his keys because _ was in a bad mood.

Answer: 1


It annoyed Chris when Sebastian jangled his keys because _ wanted to make fun.

Answer: 2


Sam helped Davey fortify their bunker because _ thought the Mexicans were invading.

Answer: 2


Sam helped Davey fortify their bunker because _ wanted to be a good friend.

Answer: 2


Fred drove to Mack's tire shop, and _ bought a tire.

Answer: 1


Fred drove to Mack's tire shop, and _ sold a tire.

Answer: 2


Randy went to Nick's store, and bought _ groceries.

Answer: 2


Randy went to Nick's store, and looked at _ groceries.

Answer: 1


Henry changed Jack's oil, because _ gave him money.

Answer: 1


Henry changed Jack's oil, because _ needed money.

Answer: 2


Bob cooked omelets for Jack, because _ knew how.

Answer: 1


Bob cooked omelets for Jack, because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


John bought a beer for Bill because _ likes cool guys.

Answer: 1


John bought a beer for Bill because _ is cool.

Answer: 2


Gartok defeated Grognak because _ was the stronger man.

Answer: 2


Gartok defeated Grognak because _ was puny and weak.

Answer: 2


Shawn hit Joe but _ did not scream.

Answer: 2


Shawn hit Joe but _ did not apologize.

Answer: 2


Katie accused Jane but _ was not found guilty.

Answer: 1


Katie accused Jane but _ felt badly about it.

Answer: 1


Sherry called Karla but _ did not answer.

Answer: 2


Sherry called Karla but _ later regretted it.

Answer: 2


Steven assassinated the president because _ was a too liberal.

Answer: 2


Steven assassinated the president because _ was paid to do it.

Answer: 1


The wolves ate the cows because _ were hungry.

Answer: 1


The wolves ate the cows because _ were delicious.

Answer: 1


Michael backed Bill because John really liked _.

Answer: 2


Michael backed Bill because John asked _ to.

Answer: 2


Johnson wanted to make friendship with David, because _ is well connected.

Answer: 2


Johnson wanted to make friendship with David, because _ wanted help.

Answer: 1


The company declared bonus for the employees because _ made huge profits.

Answer: 1


The company declared bonus for the employees because _ worked hard.

Answer: 1


The school denied parents parking permits because _ did not want the parking lots to be over crowded with cars.

Answer: 1


The school denied parents parking permits because _ violated parking rules.

Answer: 1


Joe slapped Jose in the face because _ cussed him out.

Answer: 2


Joe slapped Jose in the face because _ was angry.

Answer: 2


Stephanie gave Brandy flowers because _ had a lot of them.

Answer: 1


Stephanie gave Brandy flowers because _ was sick.

Answer: 1


The team decided to cancel their relations with AT&T Corporate because _ ran out of money.

Answer: 1


The team decided to cancel their relations with AT&T Corporate because _ are arrogant.

Answer: 1


John chose Bill because _ was choosing.

Answer: 1


John chose Bill because _ was the best choice.

Answer: 2


John thanked Bill because _ had needed help.

Answer: 2


John thanked Bill because _ was helpful.

Answer: 2


John ridiculed Bill because _ liked to look down upon others.

Answer: 2


John ridiculed Bill because _ acted like a fool.

Answer: 1


John disliked Bill and _ did not pick him.

Answer: 1


John disliked Bill, but _ did not know.

Answer: 1


Godzilla will stomp all over Tokyo if _ rises from the ocean.

Answer: 1


Godzilla will stomp all over Tokyo if _ does not build better defenses.

Answer: 2


The grandmother threw her granddaughter to her death because _ felt jealous.

Answer: 2


The grandmother threw her granddaughter to her death because _ would not stop screaming.

Answer: 1


Bob Marley shot the sheriff, but _ swears it was in self-defense.

Answer: 1


Bob Marley shot the sheriff, but _ survived.

Answer: 2


The mother punishes the daughter because _ was disobedient.

Answer: 1


The mother punished the daughter because _ was provoked.

Answer: 2


The teachers failed the students because _ answered the test incorrectly.

Answer: 2


The teachers failed the students because _ graded the test incorrectly.

Answer: 2


The river destroyed the bridge because _ was high.

Answer: 2


The river destroyed the bridge because _ was low.

Answer: 2


The army crossed the river because _ was shallow.

Answer: 1


The army crossed the river because _ was retreating.

Answer: 2


The young up-and-comer destroyed the old veteran Star in the shootout, so _ got benched for the rest of the season.

Answer: 2


The young up-and-comer destroyed the old veteran Star in the shootout, so _ got placed on the starting line for the rest of the season.

Answer: 2


Monkeys hate lions because _ eat them.

Answer: 2


Monkeys hate lions because _ are scary.

Answer: 1


The sword was stuck in the tree because _ was wedged in there really well.

Answer: 1


The sword was stuck in the tree because _ grew up around it.

Answer: 2


In last week's tennis match, Djokovic imitated Roddick's serve because _ was the better player.

Answer: 1


In last week's tennis match, Djokovic imitated Roddick's serve because _ was funny.

Answer: 2


The infection spread throughout the building because _ was airborne.

Answer: 2


The infection spread throughout the building because _ was ventilated.

Answer: 1


The museum curator looked at the patron and said _ should leave.

Answer: 2


The museum curator looked at the patron and _ saw him squirm.

Answer: 1


Our professor told the TA that _ needed his help.

Answer: 2


Our professor told the TA that _ could have the day off.

Answer: 1


Jack shouted at Bill because _ crashed the car.

Answer: 2


Jack shouted at Bill because _ was angry.

Answer: 1


The golfers waved on the players because _ were waiting.

Answer: 2


The golfers waved on the players because _ were holding them up.

Answer: 2


Allen laughed at Jimmy because _ told a funny joke.

Answer: 1


Allen laughed at Jimmy because _ was making fun of him.

Answer: 1


The construction workers hollered at the girls when _ walked by.

Answer: 1


The construction workers hollered at the girls when _ saw them.

Answer: 2


Todd told Bill that _ should run the presidency race.

Answer: 1


Todd told Bill that _ needed some money.

Answer: 2


Sally was really happy that Beth finally got a job because _ had been unemployed for years.

Answer: 2


Sally was really happy that Beth finally got a job because _ is a concerned friend.

Answer: 2


The painting was at the museum because _ was having a display.

Answer: 1


The painting was at the museum because _ was on display.

Answer: 1


Jill was writing on a pad for Jane because _ needed directions.

Answer: 1


Jill was writing on a pad for Jane because _ wanted to leave her address.

Answer: 1


The military prepared to go to battle with an Amish colony because _ were amassing a dangerous number of goats without a permit.

Answer: 1


The military prepared to go to battle with an Amish colony because _ felt threatened.

Answer: 1


The group grew tired of making these sentences because _ are tedious.

Answer: 1


The group grew tired of making these sentences because _ are lazy.

Answer: 1


The mysterious creature is drinking whiskey because _ tastes good.

Answer: 1


The mysterious creature is drinking whiskey because _ still has more of these sentences to write.

Answer: 1


Excalibur spent time with the stone because _ needed a place to wait.

Answer: 1


Excalibur spent time with the stone because _ was very smooth and sturdy.

Answer: 2


The band loves their fans because _ come to every show.

Answer: 1


The band loves their fans because _ cannot exist without support.

Answer: 2


Jimbo ate the fish that Bobbert prepared because _ was a good cook.

Answer: 1


Jimbo ate the fish that Bobbert prepared because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


The glass hit the floor and _ broke.

Answer: 2


The glass hit the floor and _ scratched.

Answer: 2


The cow ran into the fence and _ broke.

Answer: 2


The cow ran into the fence and _ got hurt.

Answer: 1


Sally kicked Mary and _ was hurt.

Answer: 1


Sally kicked Mary and _ apologized.

Answer: 1


Mary lied to Sue and _ slapped her.

Answer: 1


Mary lied to Sue and _ asked for forgiveness.

Answer: 2


David hit Bill and _ enjoyed it.

Answer: 2


David hit Bill and _ cried.

Answer: 2


The gardener watered the owner's rose because _ was doing his job.

Answer: 2


The gardener watered the owner's rose because _ paid him for that.

Answer: 2


Zidane headbutted Zambrotta because _ could not control his anger.

Answer: 1


Zidane headbutted Zambrotta because _ was being insulting.

Answer: 2


The man gave the beggar some money because _ was too persistent.

Answer: 2


The man gave the beggar some money because _ was very generous.

Answer: 2


Bill triumphed over John in the boxing ring because _ fought smarter.

Answer: 1


Bill triumphed over John in the boxing ring because _ fought cowardly.

Answer: 2


The manager fired the intern because _ was too rebellious.

Answer: 2


The manager fired the intern because _ was upset.

Answer: 2


The government officials publicly apologized to the people because _ were forced to.

Answer: 1


The government officials publicly apologized to the people because _ demanded an apology.

Answer: 1


The police officer shot the protester because _ lost composure.

Answer: 2


The police officer shot the protester because _ tried to attack the governor.

Answer: 1


James always gives orders to Owen because _ is very obedient.

Answer: 1


James always gives orders to Owen because _ is very bossy.

Answer: 2


Chelsea hate Manchester United because _ always come in second.

Answer: 1


Chelsea hate Manchester United because _ are too cocky.

Answer: 1


The professor highly recommends the student because _ asks very good questions.

Answer: 1


The professor highly recommends the student because _ appreciates an inquisitive mind.

Answer: 2


The music player did not open the file because _ was in the wrong format.

Answer: 1


The music player did not open the file because _ did not play that format.

Answer: 2


The students protested against the new policies because _ were too strict.

Answer: 1


The students protested against the new policies because _ were angry.

Answer: 2


Tim asked Jerry to run to the store so that _ could relax.

Answer: 1


Tim asked Jerry to run to the store so that _ would be late for home.

Answer: 2


The food in the refrigerator went bad because _ was past the expiration date.

Answer: 2


The food in the refrigerator went bad because _ was not plugged in.

Answer: 1


The police captured the criminals because _ were less prepared.

Answer: 2


The police captured the criminals because _ were more prepared.

Answer: 1


The ball broke the window because _ was fragile.

Answer: 2


The ball broke the window because _ was hard.

Answer: 1


Thomas pursued Peter, but _ escaped.

Answer: 1


Thomas pursued Peter, but _ fell behind.

Answer: 1


The employer let John have the assignment even though _ did not want it.

Answer: 2


The employer let John have the assignment even though _ wanted it.

Answer: 2


The computer rejected the password because _ was incorrect.

Answer: 2


The computer rejected the password because _ was malfunctioning.

Answer: 1


The kids asked their neighbors if _ could have candy on Halloween.

Answer: 2


The kids asked their neighbors if _ had any candy on Halloween.

Answer: 1


The glass told the toaster that _ was fat.

Answer: 1


The glass told the toaster that _ liked chocolate.

Answer: 2


Sally gave Kelly a doll because _ loved dolls.

Answer: 2


Sally gave Kelly a doll because _ had extra dolls.

Answer: 1


Jack pushed Tim down the stairs because _ was mad.

Answer: 2


Jack pushed Tim down the stairs and _ slipped to the ground.

Answer: 2


John asked the scientist what _ was working on.

Answer: 1


John asked the scientist what _ could do to help.

Answer: 2


Knights preferred dragons over horses because _ could fly.

Answer: 1


Knights preferred dragons over horses because _ could not fly.

Answer: 1


The artist told the model that _ needed to stand up straighter.

Answer: 2


The artist told the model that _ needed to get more paint.

Answer: 1


Misty was replaced by May because _ had to go back home.

Answer: 2


Misty was replaced by May because _ was the only one available.

Answer: 2


Shigeru Miyamoto was the mentor of Satoshi Tajiri, so _ learned many things.

Answer: 1


Shigeru Miyamoto was the mentor of Satoshi Tajiri, so _ taught many things.

Answer: 1


Brock understood the material better than Tracy because _ was paying attention.

Answer: 1


Brock understood the material better than Tracy because _ was not paying attention.

Answer: 2


John wanted to vote for Doe, but _ did not seem like the right candidate.

Answer: 2


John wanted to vote for Doe, but _ could not make up his mind.

Answer: 2


Yuji was a fan of Michael Jackson because _ enjoyed "Thriller".

Answer: 1


Yuji was a fan of Michael Jackson because _ was famous.

Answer: 2


Sega lost to Nintendo because _ were superior.

Answer: 2


Sega lost to Nintendo because _ were inferior.

Answer: 1


The space marines killed the aliens because _ were a threat.

Answer: 1


The space marines killed the aliens because _ were ordered to.

Answer: 2


Rocky beat Drago because the crowd was supporting _.

Answer: 1


Rocky beat Drago because the crowd was not supporting _.

Answer: 1


Lucas is younger than Claus because _ was born last.

Answer: 1


Lucas is younger than Claus because _ was born first.

Answer: 2


Joy was jealous of Jenny because _ was making more money than her.

Answer: 2


Joy was jealous of Jenny because _ was making less money than her.

Answer: 1


Bill punched Larry and _ was hurt.

Answer: 1


Bill punched Larry because _ was angry.

Answer: 1


The computer could not run the program because _ had too many errors.

Answer: 1


The computer could not run the program because _ did not have enough memory.

Answer: 2


The man asked Mark the question again because _ was curious.

Answer: 2


The man asked Mark the question again because _ was being evasive.

Answer: 2


Joe tried to get Tom to wake up, but _ couldn't.

Answer: 1


Joe tried to get Tom to wake up, but _ wouldn't.

Answer: 2


The other student corrected Robert because _ better understood the problem.

Answer: 2


The other student corrected Robert because _ had misunderstood the problem.

Answer: 2


The train conductor admonished the man standing in the doorway because _ was enforcing the rules.

Answer: 1


The train conductor admonished the man standing in the doorway because _ was not following the rules.

Answer: 1


Emma did not pass the ball to Janie, although _ was open.

Answer: 2


Emma did not pass the ball to Janie, although _ should have.

Answer: 2


Paul made fun of Henry since _ knew everyone else did.

Answer: 1


Paul made fun of Henry since _ was such an easy target.

Answer: 2


The boy gave his friend a cookie because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


The boy gave his friend a cookie because _ had an extra.

Answer: 1


The government placed a tax on the product so _ could profit from sales.

Answer: 1


The government placed a tax on the product so _ got more expensive.

Answer: 2


The chef made breakfast for the captain because _ was required to.

Answer: 1


The chef made breakfast for the captain because _ required food.

Answer: 2


The band connected well to their fans, so _ continued to buy albums.

Answer: 2


The band connected well to their fans, so _ continued to write albums.

Answer: 1


Bill was able to steal the banana from Ken because _ was quick.

Answer: 1


Bill was able to steal the banana from Ken because _ was slow.

Answer: 2


Allen chased the leprechaun because _ had a pot of gold.

Answer: 2


Allen chased the leprechaun because _ wanted a pot of gold.

Answer: 1


The judge was fond of the contestant so _ received the gold medal.

Answer: 1


The judge was fond of the contestant so _ voted favorably.

Answer: 1


Malachi's program would not run on the computer because _ was full of bugs.

Answer: 2


Malachi's program would not run on the computer because _ had a faulty hard drive.

Answer: 2


Management gave the workers a raise because _ had no other choice.

Answer: 1


Management gave the workers a raise because _ had threatened to strike.

Answer: 1


The Roman legion attacked the Persians because _ felt threatened.

Answer: 2


The Roman legion attacked the Persians because _ had invaded.

Answer: 1


The brown fox jumped over the dog because _ was quick.

Answer: 1


The brown fox jumped over the dog because _ was lazy.

Answer: 1


Alice helped Gwen move because _ was nice.

Answer: 1


Alice helped Gwen move because _ could not handle the job alone.

Answer: 1


Mark tackled the quarterback, but _ managed to complete the pass.

Answer: 2


Mark tackled the quarterback, but _ was penalized.

Answer: 2


Kyle beat Mark in the race because _ was the fastest kid in school.

Answer: 1


Kyle beat Mark in the race because _ had started out too fast.

Answer: 2


The striker scored on the goalie because _ outran the defenders.

Answer: 2


The striker scored on the goalie because _ was caught off guard.

Answer: 2


Michael asked Jacob to dance because _ was lonely.

Answer: 1


Michael asked Jacob to dance because _ felt sorry for him.

Answer: 2


The government wants to prohibit the people from playing chess on Monday because _ have to work.

Answer: 1


The government wants to prohibit the people from playing chess on Monday because _ want Mondays to be more productive.

Answer: 1


John tried to bake with Michael, but _ did not have any eggs.

Answer: 2


John tried to bake with Michael, but _ said "I don't like kitchens!"

Answer: 1


The government tried to free the journalists from North Korea, but _ were unsuccessful.

Answer: 2


The government tried to free the journalists from North Korea, but _ were held captive.

Answer: 1


Emily asked Anna to stir the pot, but _ did not do it.

Answer: 1


Emily asked Anna to stir the pot, because _ forgot to do it.

Answer: 1


Tim bought Eric a gecko, but _ did not like it.

Answer: 2


Tim bought Eric a gecko, because _ liked him.

Answer: 2


Anna tucked Olivia into bed because _ was caring.

Answer: 2


Anna tucked Olivia into bed because _ fell asleep on the couch.

Answer: 1


Dan modified Harry's car because _ had the tools.

Answer: 1


Dan modified Harry's car because _ asked politely.

Answer: 1


Sarah went to Kelly's house because _ was leaving from work.

Answer: 1


Sarah went to Kelly's house because _ was home.

Answer: 1


Ken scanned photos for Neil since _ owned a scanner.

Answer: 2


Ken scanned photos for Neil since _ needed to save his documents.

Answer: 2


James cheated off Henry's test, and the Teacher told _.

Answer: 2


James cheated off Henry's test, and the Teacher failed _.

Answer: 1


Jim went to Hal's house, and walked _ dog.

Answer: 1


Jim went to Hal's house, and brought _ dog.

Answer: 2


Jackie gave Beth a present because it was _ birthday.

Answer: 2


Jackie gave Beth a present because it was _ friend's birthday.

Answer: 2


Burt installed Joey's software, and _ was appreciative.

Answer: 2


Burt installed Joey's software, and _ installed his hardware too.

Answer: 2


Adam defeated Brandon in a fight because _ was stronger.

Answer: 2


Adam defeated Brandon in a fight because _ was weaker.

Answer: 2


Lemuel painted Jim a piece of art since _ requested it.

Answer: 2


Lemuel painted Jim a piece of art since _ knew how.

Answer: 1


The dog hunted the fox because _ was red.

Answer: 2


The dog hunted the fox because _ was hungry.

Answer: 2


The Secretary and the President met about _ being elected.

Answer: 1


The Secretary and the President met about _ being appointed.

Answer: 2


A monkey ate a lizard and _ licked its lips.

Answer: 2


A monkey ate a lizard and _ screamed in pain.

Answer: 2


Jim pooped on Jack and _ vomited.

Answer: 2


Jim pooped on Jack and _ laughed.

Answer: 1


The sheep chased the pig because _ was fat.

Answer: 2


The sheep chased the pig because _ was insulted.

Answer: 1


The rock melted in the lava because _ was pushed.

Answer: 2


The rock melted in the lava because _ was hot.

Answer: 1


Jill loves Jamie and _ does not feel the same way.

Answer: 2


Jill loves Jamie and _ bought her a ring.

Answer: 2


A dog chewed a bone and _ barked.

Answer: 2


A dog chewed a bone and _ became wet.

Answer: 1


The lion bit the gazelle because _ had horns.

Answer: 2


The lion bit the gazelle because _ had sharp teeth.

Answer: 1


John hit Carl and _ did not like it.

Answer: 1


John hit Carl and _ hit back.

Answer: 1


Katy cried for Susan since _ was sad.

Answer: 2


Katy cried for Susan since _ died.

Answer: 1


Taco needs hot sauce because _ does not taste as good alone.

Answer: 2


Taco needs hot sauce because _ improves the flavor.

Answer: 2


Tobias is upset with William because _ would not pay.

Answer: 1


Tobias is upset with William because _ was mean.

Answer: 2


Jean is making fun of Kyle because _ won.

Answer: 1


Jean is making fun of Kyle because _ lost.

Answer: 1


Cheesecake is better than fruitcake because _ tastes better.

Answer: 1


Cheesecake is better than fruitcake because _ is gross.

Answer: 1


The townspeople ate the unicorns because _ were hungry.

Answer: 1


The townspeople ate the unicorns because _ were delicious.

Answer: 2


The separatists launched a surprise attack against the empire so _ could turn the tide of battle.

Answer: 2


The separatists launched a surprise attack against the empire so _ could be caught off guard.

Answer: 1


Computers outsell laptops because _ are more powerful.

Answer: 2


Computers outsell laptops because _ are not worth the money.

Answer: 2


Pat tried to talk to Jill but _ was ignored.

Answer: 1


Pat tried to talk to Jill but _ did not seem to hear it.

Answer: 1


Gold is more popular than black because _ is shiny.

Answer: 1


Gold is more popular than black because _ does not sparkle.

Answer: 2


Jill outran Kate because _ was faster.

Answer: 1


Jill outran Kate because _ was slower.

Answer: 1


Tim gave Marlo a pat on the back because _ looked sad.

Answer: 1


Tim gave Marlo a pat on the back because _ wanted to help.

Answer: 2


Mike tried to follow Tom but _ could not keep up.

Answer: 2


Mike tried to follow Tom but _ was hard to see.

Answer: 2


Coins are better than dollars because _ weigh more.

Answer: 1


Coins are better than dollars because _ wrinkle too easily.

Answer: 2


George talked to Bill because _ was nervous.

Answer: 2


George talked to Bill because _ had experience.

Answer: 1


Tom asked his son to drive so that _ could sleep.

Answer: 1


Tom asked his son to drive so that _ could get experience.

Answer: 1


Rosie beat Mary in Scrabble because _ had a good vocabulary.

Answer: 2


Rosie beat Mary in Scrabble because _ was bad at word games.

Answer: 1


Bush beat Gore because _ rigged the election.

Answer: 2


Bush beat Gore because _ was unpopular.

Answer: 2


The knife cut through the fence because _ was sharp.

Answer: 1


The knife cut through the fence because _ was rusty.

Answer: 2


Bob killed Vincent because _ was stealing drugs.

Answer: 1


Bob killed Vincent because _ wanted to kill someone.

Answer: 1


Iphones are selling more than androids because _ are trendy.

Answer: 2


Iphones are selling more than androids because _ are hard to use.

Answer: 1


Apple defeated Microsoft in the war because _ were creative.

Answer: 2


Apple defeated Microsoft in the war because _ lack creativity.

Answer: 2


The University declared holiday to students because _ were worried about them.

Answer: 1


The University declared holiday to students because _ requested them.

Answer: 1


Hill joined Obama because Bill suggested _.

Answer: 1


Hill joined Obama because Bill trusted _.

Answer: 2


Hitler conquered Alex in the war because everybody supported _.

Answer: 1


Hitler conquered Alex in the war because nobody supported _.

Answer: 1


Rocky won the match with Richard because _ worked hard.

Answer: 1


Rocky won the match with Richard because _ had no energy.

Answer: 2


Clinton wanted Obama to run for president because _ would win.

Answer: 2


Clinton wanted Obama to run for president because _ could not win.

Answer: 1


Steve loved Bush but _ did not tell.

Answer: 1


Steve loved Bush but _ did not accept.

Answer: 2


Gates is richer than Jobs, so _ does a lot more charity work.

Answer: 1


Gates is richer than Jobs, so _ is not richest person.

Answer: 1


Seth is smarter than Sai, and consequently _ got a better job.

Answer: 2


Seth is a smarter than Sai, and consequently _ did worse in the job interview.

Answer: 2


Jacob misled Amen so David helped _.

Answer: 1


Jacob misled Amen so David fired _.

Answer: 1


Right after work Angelina took Sandy to the park because _ knew the place.

Answer: 1


Right after work Angelina took Sandy to the park because _ wanted to go to that place.

Answer: 1


Claudia lost all her money to Valarie because _ is really smart.

Answer: 1


Claudia lost all her money to Valarie because _ is stupid.

Answer: 1


Mike helped Jack with his assignment because _ felt like doing so.

Answer: 2


Mike helped Jack with his assignment because _ politely asked him to.

Answer: 1


Dad yelled at Sam because _ did not go to school.

Answer: 1


Dad yelled at Sam because _ was mad.

Answer: 2


Janice bought Kenda a car because _ needed one.

Answer: 2


Janice bought Kenda a car because _ has money to spend.

Answer: 1


The mouse ran from the cat all the way to the kitchen because _ was scared.

Answer: 1


The mouse ran from the cat all the way to the kitchen because _ chased him.

Answer: 2


John picked Bill because _ was in need of talent.

Answer: 1


John picked Bill because _ was talented.

Answer: 2


John bored Bill because _ was boring.

Answer: 1


John bored Bill because _ was easily bored.

Answer: 1


John appreciated Bill because _ had been in need.

Answer: 1


John ridiculed Bill because _ was a big help.

Answer: 1


John tricked Bill because _ was mischievous.

Answer: 1


John tricked Bill because _ was slow-witted.

Answer: 2


John nicked Bill because _ needed money.

Answer: 1


John nicked Bill because _ was gullible.

Answer: 2


John gave a large sum of money to Bill because _ had extra.

Answer: 1


John gave a large sum of money to Bill because _ needed a loan.

Answer: 2


John kicked Bill because _ was angry.

Answer: 1


John kicked Bill because _ was being mean.

Answer: 2


John remembered Bill because _ had had been thinking about wicker chairs.

Answer: 2


John remembered Bill because _ was memorable.

Answer: 2


The couple took the car to the shop on Tuesday, but _ will not charge until next week.

Answer: 1


The couple took the car to the shop on Tuesday, but _ will not have to pay until next week.

Answer: 1


Chuck Norris can beat any man in a fight, unless _ is invincible.

Answer: 2


Chuck Norris can beat any man in a fight, unless _ is tied up and blindfolded.

Answer: 2


I think the referee treats Vick like a running back because _ has distinct style of play.

Answer: 2


I think the referee treats Vick like a running back because _ does not understand the game.

Answer: 2


The mouse sought out the wise owl's advice, and _ promptly realized her mistake.

Answer: 1


The mouse sought out the wise owl's advice, and _ promptly accepted the free meal.

Answer: 1


The kidnapper will not return Trent Reznor until _ is given a private performance.

Answer: 2


The kidnapper will not return Trent Reznor until _ agrees to a private performance.

Answer: 1


The authorities detained the hikers because _ were trespassing.

Answer: 2


The authorities detained the hikers because _ were prejudiced.

Answer: 2


Sarah tried to ignore the elephant in the room, but _ could not bear the awkwardness.

Answer: 1


Sarah tried to ignore the elephant in the room, but _ would not stop trumpeting.

Answer: 1


Mark almost made a deal with Slimy Jack, but backed down when the _ was caught embezzling.

Answer: 2


Mark almost made a deal with Slimy Jack, but backed down when the _ thought of his reputation for honesty.

Answer: 1


The robots tried to negotiate a cease-fire with the squirrel-men, but negotiations broke down when _ sabotaged the microchip processing facility.

Answer: 2


The robots tried to negotiate a cease-fire with the squirrel-men, but negotiations broke down when _ sabotaged the acorn processing facility.

Answer: 1


Jesus appeared to Thomas in order to show that _ had risen.

Answer: 2


Jesus appeared to Thomas in order to show that _ had unfounded doubts.

Answer: 2


The employees crushed the boxes because _ were working.

Answer: 2


The employees crushed the boxes because _ were empty.

Answer: 1


The wine busted the cask because _ was too small.

Answer: 2


The wine busted the cask because _ was too carbonated.

Answer: 2


Tom gave James a coat because _ was cold.

Answer: 2


Tom gave James a coat because _ was generous.

Answer: 2


The veterans defeated the newcomers because _ were more experienced.

Answer: 2


The veterans defeated the newcomers because _ were less experienced.

Answer: 2


The sailors fell off the boats because _ were capsizing.

Answer: 2


The sailors fell off the boats because _ were drunk.

Answer: 2


The children played games because _ were bored.

Answer: 2


The children played games because _ were entertaining.

Answer: 1


John fired Dave because _ had too many absences.

Answer: 2


John fired Dave because _ had too many employees.

Answer: 1


The police arrested the rioters because _ were preventing trouble.

Answer: 1


The police arrested the rioters because _ were causing trouble.

Answer: 1


The students read the books because _ were learning.

Answer: 1


The students read the books because _ were interesting.

Answer: 2


The lumberjacks cut the trees so _ could be paid.

Answer: 1


The lumberjacks cut the trees so _ could be sold.

Answer: 2


The Centurion lent Doctor Who his ear since _ had pledged his loyalty.

Answer: 2


The Centurion lent Doctor Who his ear since _ had saved the Centurion's life.

Answer: 1


Tom likes John because _ has a cool name.

Answer: 2


Tom likes John because _ likes people with cool names.

Answer: 2


The listener did not complain about the singer because _ was autotuned.

Answer: 2


The listener did not complain about the singer because _ was tone deaf.

Answer: 1


The musicians performed at two venues because neither of _ paid much.

Answer: 1


The musicians performed at two venues because neither of _ got paid much.

Answer: 1


The product fair showed Office 365, and _ had a lot of attendees.

Answer: 2


The product fair showed Office 365, and _ showed off with a game.

Answer: 2


Stephen King called Spielberg so that _ could ask for some money.

Answer: 2


Stephen King called Spielberg so that _ could call him back.

Answer: 2


Lions love gazelles because _ eat them.

Answer: 1


Lions love gazelles because _ are delicious.

Answer: 1


Steve Ballmer took over as CEO of Microsoft after Bill Gates because _ retired.

Answer: 2


Steve Ballmer took over as CEO of Microsoft after Bill Gates because _ was a unicorn.

Answer: 2


Windows is worse than Linux because _ has a lot of viruses.

Answer: 2


Windows is worse than Linux because _ is open source.

Answer: 1


The boy lent his friend a pencil because the teacher told _ to share.

Answer: 2


The boy lent his friend a pencil because the teacher told _ to write.

Answer: 1


God created Adam for good but _ could not control his creation.

Answer: 1


God created Adam for good but _ could not control his temptation.

Answer: 2


The boy laughed at his friend because _ heard the joke.

Answer: 1


The boy laughed at his friend because _ made the joke.

Answer: 1


The cops maced the protesters because _ blindly follow orders.

Answer: 2


The cops maced the protesters because _ do not blindly follow orders.

Answer: 2


The boulder dropped into the river, but _ continued to roll.

Answer: 2


The boulder dropped into the river, but _ continued to flow.

Answer: 2


The gun owner fired at the burglar because _ stole items.

Answer: 1


The gun owner fired at the burglar because _ saw a shadow.

Answer: 1


Jerrica saw the guard as _ snuck past.

Answer: 1


Jerrica saw the guard as _ marched past.

Answer: 1