Premise: Jenna collapsed on her bed in tears. Ben asked her to Spring Party, but she had no money for a dress. Just then her roommate, Marissa, entered, smiling. To her surprise, Marissa smiled and held out a beautiful dress. The dress fit perfectly and Jenna was able to go the party after all!

Hypothesis: Jenna wasn't going to the party starts after Ben asked her to the dance


Hypothesis: Jenna wasn't going to the party starts before Ben asked her to the dance


Premise: Gina arrived early for her interview and waited near the door. A man came to the door and looked at her. She smiled and joked with him before opening the door. He introduced himself as the restaurant manager. Gina was worried the joking may have hurt her chances.

Hypothesis: Gina was surprised. starts after she joked with the manager


Hypothesis: Gina was surprised. starts before she joked with the manager


Premise: The scouts gathered around the hot fire. The scoutmaster had five initiates lined up ready to walk. He prepped their feet and they started to walk across the coals. As the last initiate successfully made it across, the scouts cheered. The s'mores and marshmallows were brought out to celebrate.

Hypothesis: The initiates are afraid of getting burned. starts after the scoutmaster had five initiates lined up ready to walk.


Hypothesis: The initiates are afraid of getting burned. starts before the scoutmaster had five initiates lined up ready to walk.


Premise: I was on my way to work. I got stopped by a train. I waited for a while. The train finally passed. I got to work late.

Hypothesis: The railroad crossing arms were down. starts before I was stopped by the train


Hypothesis: The railroad crossing arms were down. starts after I was stopped by the train


Premise: Jessie woke up late one morning. She had to hurry to get her son dressed. Jessie drove her son to school. They were late to school. Jessie had to sign her son into school.

Hypothesis: Jessie went to sleep starts before Jessie wake


Hypothesis: Jessie went to sleep starts after Jessie wake


Premise: Tim was visiting his grandparents. They didn't have wifi or fast internet. Their connection was still using dial up. Tim tried to use the internet but it was just too slow. He decided to just use his smart phone instead.

Hypothesis: Tim's smart phone had an internet connection starts before Tim saw they had dial up


Hypothesis: Tim's smart phone had an internet connection starts after Tim saw they had dial up


Premise: Griffin needed to write a book report for school. He went to the library to find a book. He found an interesting book about Abraham Lincoln. "Griffin started to read the book, but fell asleep." "When he woke, Griffin decided to pick a different topic."

Hypothesis: Griffin goes to school starts before He go to the library to find a book


Hypothesis: Griffin goes to school starts after He go to the library to find a book


Premise: Mary always bragged about how good she was at bowling. Mary's co-worker Steve challenged her to a bowling competition. Steve beat Mary four times in a row. Mary sat on the steps with a sad look on her face. How was she to know that Steve was a college bowling champion?

Hypothesis: Mary wasn't happy about the compeition starts after she loses four times


Hypothesis: Mary wasn't happy about the compeition starts before she loses four times


Premise: Jake wanted to get his girlfriend flowers. He saw some on the side of the road that looked nice. Jake decided to pick them and put them in a vase. He arranged them himself. His girlfriend loved the gift.

Hypothesis: Jake did not have much money to buy flowers. starts before He arrange them himself


Hypothesis: Jake did not have much money to buy flowers. starts after He arrange them himself


Premise: I was riding my bike to my friends house. "Suddenly, I felt a pop and my bike stopped working." I took the bike home and checked out the problem. I went to the store and bought the tube to fix the tire. I went home and fixed my bike and went for a ride.

Hypothesis: I was worried that I had a flat tire starts after I felt a pop


Hypothesis: I was worried that I had a flat tire starts before I felt a pop


Premise: The door closed too hard. A lamp fell down. It broke into small shards. A man stepped on the lamp. The lamp punctured his flesh.

Hypothesis: The house shook. starts before The lamp puncture his flesh


Hypothesis: The house shook. starts after The lamp puncture his flesh


Premise: Jeremy had never tried Mexican food. One day his friends took him to an authentic Mexican restaurant. Jeremy decided to try the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. He thought his meal was delicious. Jeremy went back several times afterward to try other entrees.

Hypothesis: Jeremy had a margarita starts before Jeremy decided to have a cheese enchilada.


Hypothesis: Jeremy had a margarita starts after Jeremy decided to have a cheese enchilada.


Premise: It was time for the Senior Prom. Emily was so excited! She went shopping for her dress finding the perfect one. Emily called her best friend Susie. It turned out they both bought the same exact dress!

Hypothesis: Emily brought her phone shopping starts before Emily call her best friend Susie


Hypothesis: Emily brought her phone shopping starts after Emily call her best friend Susie


Hypothesis: Griffin is easily distracted starts before He go to the library to find a book


Hypothesis: Griffin is easily distracted starts after He go to the library to find a book


Premise: Ava had money in a savings account. It was not earning any interest. Then her banker suggested she move the money to a CD account. "Ava agreed, and switched the funds into the CD." Soon she was earning lots of interest on her money!

Hypothesis: Ava deposited money into the savings account starts before she earn lots of interest on her money


Hypothesis: Ava deposited money into the savings account starts after she earn lots of interest on her money


Premise: Jenny wanted cupcakes. She went to the bakery. Inside the bakery were many cupcakes. Jenny liked the pink ones. She bought them all.

Hypothesis: The bakery ran out of pink cupcakes starts after Jenny like the pink ones


Hypothesis: The bakery ran out of pink cupcakes starts before Jenny like the pink ones


Premise: On Megan's ninth birthday, her mom surprised her. She told Megan there would still be vegetables to eat! Megan hated vegetables and she was very unhappy. But then her mom pulled out a carrot cake and Rice Krispies! Megan was more than happy to eat her "vegetables" that night!

Hypothesis: Megan's mom bought Rice Krispies. starts before her mom pulled out Rice Krispies


Hypothesis: Megan's mom bought Rice Krispies. starts after her mom pulled out Rice Krispies


Premise: I registered for an English class in college. "When I went to buy books, the book for this class was an encyclopedia." I paged through it and the encyclopedia was poorly-written. I got a very bad feeling and dropped the class. I later learned this this course was a disaster.

Hypothesis: I went to the bookstore starts after I registered for an English class


Hypothesis: I went to the bookstore starts before I registered for an English class


Premise: I was in a bad mood. "At work, I yelled at people." "It the bus stop, I screamed at a bird." I realized that I was simply hungry. "After eating a pizza, I felt happy again."

Hypothesis: I was at work starts before at work, I yelled at people


Hypothesis: I was at work starts after at work, I yelled at people


Premise: Jemma was looking forward to going to the lake today. "However, she saw that it was going to rainy today." "Upset, she thought about other things she could do today instead." She called a few of her friends and asked them to come over. Jemma and her friends spent the rest of the day watching movies.

Hypothesis: Jemma's friends went home starts after Jemma look to going to the lake today


Hypothesis: Jemma's friends went home starts before Jemma look to going to the lake today


Premise: Erica was doing the dishes. She slipped on a wet spot on the ground. She broke a plate that she was holding in her hand. She cleaned up the mess of broken ceramic. "Afterwards, she mopped up the wet spot."

Hypothesis: Erica had a dinner party starts before Erica do the dishes


Hypothesis: Erica had a dinner party starts after Erica do the dishes


Premise: A couple's internet went out. They called the cable company. They sent someone to fix it. It took the repairman forever. The couple complained.

Hypothesis: The couple called the cable company again. starts after A couple 's internet go


Hypothesis: The couple called the cable company again. starts before A couple 's internet go


Premise: Zach decided to cook popcorn. He put the bag in the microwave. He entered the time. "However, he started smelling smoke." Zach accidentally entered the wrong time.

Hypothesis: Zach started to read the bag more carefully starts after he started smelling smoke


Hypothesis: Zach started to read the bag more carefully starts before he started smelling smoke


Premise: Alice loved flowers. "One day, she decided she wanted to plant a garden." "She and her grandmother bought geraniums, roses, and sunflowers." They planted their garden. "A few weeks later, it was beautiful!"

Hypothesis: Alice pulled weeds in her garden. starts after They plant their garden


Hypothesis: Alice pulled weeds in her garden. starts before They plant their garden


Premise: Graham was playing among his toys. He wanted to climb and tried using a toy box to do it. Suddenly the toy box snapped and broke. Graham was so sad because it was one of his favorite toys. He promised to be more careful with his toys from then on.

Hypothesis: Graham put his favorite toy in the trash starts after Graham play among his toys


Hypothesis: Graham put his favorite toy in the trash starts before Graham play among his toys


Premise: Tom was dj at a friend's wedding. He had a music list they wanted him to play. Tom kept having guests ask for specific songs. He kept turning them down. Eventually Tom put a sign up telling them to stop.

Hypothesis: tom played the music list starts after Tom be dj at a friend 's wedding


Hypothesis: tom played the music list starts before Tom be dj at a friend 's wedding


Premise: Halie adopted a foster cat. "The cat was disturbed, having been abused in her previous homes." Halie put her full effort into retraining her. The cat would not stop scratching and biting people. Halie had to put the cat down.

Hypothesis: Halie had to decide what to do with the cat starts after the cat would not stop scratching


Hypothesis: Halie had to decide what to do with the cat starts before the cat would not stop scratching


Premise: Tim and John were good friends. They desired to play a game together. Tim mentioned he had dice in his pocket. John suggested they play dice. They played dice.

Hypothesis: Tim put dice in his pocket before he left home starts after Tim and John be good friends


Hypothesis: Tim put dice in his pocket before he left home starts before Tim and John be good friends


Premise: Brody was a picky eater. He only wanted fries. His mom let him eat fries all the time. His dad finally said no more fries. Eventually he ate other things.

Hypothesis: Brody learned to like other types of food. starts after he ate other things.


Hypothesis: Brody learned to like other types of food. starts before he ate other things.


Premise: Matt was on a train with his girlfriend. They arrived at their destination and got off the train. Five minutes later, Matt's girlfriend realized she forgot her phone. They had to drive really far to get her phone. Matt was annoyed and frustrated with the situation.

Hypothesis: Matt and his girlfriend had to rent a car. starts after Matt's girlfriend realized she forgot her phone


Hypothesis: Matt and his girlfriend had to rent a car. starts before Matt's girlfriend realized she forgot her phone


Premise: Jackson was at the lake with his family. He was having a water balloon fight with his little brother. He noticed his brother was distracted. "Then, he threw the balloon right at his face." "His brother began to cry, and Jackson got into trouble."

Hypothesis: Jackson's brother's face was wet starts after Jackson be at the lake with his family


Hypothesis: Jackson's brother's face was wet starts before Jackson be at the lake with his family


Premise: Brent is an avid hunter. Brent wanted to shoot a deer. Brent put on his camouflage gear. Brent was not able to hunt a deer. Brent went home disappointed.

Hypothesis: Brent went out into the woods. starts after Brent want to shoot a deer


Hypothesis: Brent went out into the woods. starts before Brent want to shoot a deer


Premise: Sara was getting ready to go to bed. Then, her boyfriend called. They began talking and stayed that way all night. As the sun rose, she was having trouble staying awake. He said goodnight and she fell asleep.

Hypothesis: Sara put on her pajamas. starts before her boyfriend call


Hypothesis: Sara put on her pajamas. starts after her boyfriend call


Premise: Yesterday Kelly went on numerous college visits. Her parents took her around the state to look. She found about three that she really liked. At the end of the trip she decided to apply. She ended up getting into her top choice.

Hypothesis: Kelly is a great student starts before getting into her top choice


Hypothesis: Kelly is a great student starts after getting into her top choice


Premise: Jan wanted to stop smoking. He tried support groups and pills but nothing worked. Jan realized he could travel to a place where there are no cigarettes. He applied for a Job in Antarctica as a researcher and he got the job. "After six month in Antarctica, Jan no longer craved cigarettes."

Hypothesis: Jan was addicted to smoking starts before he tried support groups and pills


Hypothesis: Jan was addicted to smoking starts after he tried support groups and pills


Premise: Mary bought a ticket to see the new Star Wars movie. She was so excited she peed her pants! "By the time she changed, it was too late to see the opening." Mary was able to catch the next show. She thought it was everything it was hyped to be.

Hypothesis: Mary was a huge Star Wars fan. starts before She be so excited she peed her pants


Hypothesis: Mary was a huge Star Wars fan. starts after She be so excited she peed her pants


Premise: Jennifer decided to grill some corn one day. She went outside and preheated her grill. She peeled back the corn husks and removed silk. She then wrapped each ear of corn in aluminum foil. She placed them on the grill.

Hypothesis: Jennifer owns a grill starts before She preheat her grill


Hypothesis: Jennifer owns a grill starts after She preheat her grill


Premise: The girls went to the shopping mall. They wanted to hang out together for a little while. Three boys approached the girls and started talking to them. They all ended up getting lunch together in the food court. Afterwards everyone walked the mall together.

Hypothesis: The girls had a good impression about the three boys. starts after Three boys start talking to them


Hypothesis: The girls had a good impression about the three boys. starts before Three boys start talking to them


Premise: Tom has a big presentation at work tomorrow. He has not prepared for the presentation. He works all night long to present something for tomorrow. He spilled coffee on the USB stick containing his presentation. "He gets to work and wings his presentation, everyone loves it."

Hypothesis: Tom is nervous about presentation starts before he works all night on presentation


Hypothesis: Tom is nervous about presentation starts after he works all night on presentation


Premise: Jenny's dad took her to the pound to pick out a kitten. She found the perfect kitten but there was a problem. Her kitten was in the same cage as a friend. She didn't want to break them up. She was delighted when her dad said they could take both home.

Hypothesis: Jenny appreciated her father. starts after She n't want to break them up


Hypothesis: Jenny appreciated her father. starts before She n't want to break them up


Premise: Rick never smoked in his life. His friends invited him to play poker. Everyone but Rick smoked cigars. Rick decided to try smoking a cigar. He was immediately hooked and is now a cigar enthusiast.

Hypothesis: Rick's friends suggested he try smoking a cigar starts after Everyone but Rick smoked cigars.


Hypothesis: Rick's friends suggested he try smoking a cigar starts before Everyone but Rick smoked cigars.


Premise: Jill is driving down the road. Her car starts to make a strange noise. She pulls over and checks the hood. It's smoking everywhere. She calls triple A for help with her car.

Hypothesis: Jill thinks something is wrong with her car starts after her car starts to make a strange noise


Hypothesis: Jill thinks something is wrong with her car starts before her car starts to make a strange noise


Premise: Neil took a ferry to Hong Kong. The bay was beautiful in the moonlight. And the hundreds of tall factories caught his eye! Hong Kong was by far his favorite Chinese province. He couldn't wait to return!

Hypothesis: Neil enjoyed his ride on the ferry starts before Hong Kong be by far his favorite Chinese province


Hypothesis: Neil enjoyed his ride on the ferry starts after Hong Kong be by far his favorite Chinese province


Premise: Jeremy had never tried Mexican food. One day his friends took him to an authentic Mexican restaurant. Jeremy decided to try the cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. He thought his meal was delicious. Jeremy went back several times afterward to try other entrees.

Hypothesis: Jeremy ordered dessert starts after he tried the cheese enchiladas


Hypothesis: Jeremy ordered dessert starts before he tried the cheese enchiladas


Premise: Jen walked out of the mall only to find her car was gone. She looked around frantically. Finally she called mall security. As they started questioning her she realized her car wasn't missing. She had gone out of the wrong door of the mall.

Hypothesis: she waited for mall security starts after she called mall security


Hypothesis: she waited for mall security starts before she called mall security


Premise: Emily is an avid runner. She always runs near a wooded area. "One day, she ran further than usual." "On her way back, she ran near the trees in complete darkness." Something jumped out of the woods and Emily was never seen again.

Hypothesis: Emily was killed starts after something jumped out of the woods


Hypothesis: Emily was killed starts before something jumped out of the woods


Premise: Lexie was so excited for Halloween. She dressed up as a pony. She went to lots of houses to get candy. Lexi got scared by a boy in a scary mask. She never wants to participate in Halloween again.

Hypothesis: Lexi didn't eat her candy starts after getting scared by a boy


Hypothesis: Lexi didn't eat her candy starts before getting scared by a boy


Premise: Sam drove a convertible. One day a tree branch tore his top. Sam needed to replace it. He found an inexpensive option online. Sam had a new top in a few days.

Hypothesis: Sam drove under a low hanging branch. starts before a tree branch tore his top


Hypothesis: Sam drove under a low hanging branch. starts after a tree branch tore his top


Hypothesis: Jen went shopping. starts before she call mall security


Hypothesis: Jen went shopping. starts after she call mall security


Premise: Jill studied all week for her math test. She stayed up studying the cold night before too. The morning of the test, she woke up sick. But she went to school anyway. Jill's teacher allowed her to take the test at home.

Hypothesis: Jill's math test was a larger portion of her grade. starts after Jill study for her math test


Hypothesis: Jill's math test was a larger portion of her grade. starts before Jill study for her math test


Premise: Mary loves to buy ice cream from the Ice Cream Truck. One day Mary bought a snow cone from the truck. She was enjoying her snow cone. Unfortunately Mary accidentally dropped her cone. The driver of the Ice cream Truck was nice and gave Mary another one.

Hypothesis: Mary walked over to the ice cream truck. starts before The driver of the Ice cream Truck give Mary another one


Hypothesis: Mary walked over to the ice cream truck. starts after The driver of the Ice cream Truck give Mary another one


Premise: "Haley was eating a bologna sandwich, worrying about the holidays." "She wondered what she was going to do for gifts, having no money." The postman dropped off a Christmas card from her parents. The card had a gift card in it. Haley decided to use the money to buy gifts for her family.

Hypothesis: The postman opened Haley's mailbox. starts before The postman drop a Christmas card from her parents


Hypothesis: The postman opened Haley's mailbox. starts after The postman drop a Christmas card from her parents


Premise: Yesterday Kelly went on numerous college visits. Her parents took her around the state to look. She found about three that she really liked. At the end of the trip she decided to apply. She ended up getting into her top choice.

Hypothesis: Kelly applied to multiple colleges starts after the end of the trip


Hypothesis: Kelly applied to multiple colleges starts before the end of the trip


Premise: Tim always wanted a fast car like his friends. The problem was that he had one of the slowest card in town. He decided to get a part time job for some extra money. He finally raised enough money for a new car. He now races his fast car with those of his friends.

Hypothesis: Tim saved his money from his job starts after he decided to get a part time job


Hypothesis: Tim saved his money from his job starts before he decided to get a part time job


Premise: Jesse wanted to show his family how much he loved them. He cut out some pictures from old photos. He pasted them on a board to make a big picture. He gave the present to his family. His family loved it.

Hypothesis: Jesse decided to give a present to his family. starts after he wanted to show his family how much he loved them


Hypothesis: Jesse decided to give a present to his family. starts before he wanted to show his family how much he loved them


Premise: I never sit in a chair normally. I sat down a minute ago and pulled my feet up. I balanced one foot underneath me. Then I put my knee up by my chest. I sat there resembling a monkey while I worked.

Hypothesis: I'm sitting in a chair starts before I put my knee up by my chest


Hypothesis: I'm sitting in a chair starts after I put my knee up by my chest


Premise: Tammy always wanted to be a trick rider at the circus. She practiced riding her pony every day. "One summer, she auditioned for a part at the local fair." She was so nervous at tryouts that she forgot her routine. She didn't get the part.

Hypothesis: Tammy felt sad starts after she didn't get the part


Hypothesis: Tammy felt sad starts before she didn't get the part


Premise: John got a new cat and was worried how it would take to the old one. He tried everything but the old cat would always act mean. One day the old cat was stuck in a box and the young cat helped it. Ever since they became best friends. "John was so happy with the result, he got another cat."

Hypothesis: John had one cat. starts before the old cat stuck in a box


Hypothesis: John had one cat. starts after the old cat stuck in a box


Premise: I was so nervous for my first day of school. "When I arrived at my first class, I was shaking." I sat next the prettiest girl in class. We talked the whole time during and after class. "We became best friends, and she made college so much easier!"

Hypothesis: The teacher asked us to stop talking starts after I arrived at my first class


Hypothesis: The teacher asked us to stop talking starts before I arrived at my first class


Premise: Randy needed a drink after work. He opened the refrigerator to look for a drink. He got a coke but he noticed another drink behind it. There was a beer hidden in the refrigerator. He got the beer and got drunk off of it for the night.

Hypothesis: The beer was cold starts before He get drunk off of it


Hypothesis: The beer was cold starts after He get drunk off of it


Premise: Richards loves the drum. He picks up his drumsticks. Then goes to his practice room. Richard sits down at his drum kit. Finally, he plays a beat on his drums.

Hypothesis: Richard opens the door to the practice room. starts after he goes to the practice room.


Hypothesis: Richard opens the door to the practice room. starts before he goes to the practice room.


Premise: Cayla was running in the park one day when she fell to the grass. She tried to stand back up but the world around her was spinning. She started to cry and her mom ran to her to care for her. She told her mom everything was spinning and they went to the ER. The ER Doctor diagnosed Cayla with having vertigo.

Hypothesis: Cayla's mum took her home starts after seeing the ER doctor


Hypothesis: Cayla's mum took her home starts before seeing the ER doctor


Premise: My boss pulled me aside at work. I thought he was going to tell me Happy Birthday. Instead, he told me I wasn't needed today. I sulked home, not sure whether I was getting fired or not. When I arrived home, I walked into a surprise birthday party!

Hypothesis: I felt worried. starts before I sulk home not sure whether I was getting fired or not


Hypothesis: I felt worried. starts after I sulk home not sure whether I was getting fired or not


Premise: "My friend Joe has a son, 16." When his son was 13 he told his dad there was no summer reading. Joe believed his son. I went online and found the school did have summer reading. "Joe told his son to do the reading, plus one book."

Hypothesis: I told Joe about the summer reading starts after I went online and found the school did have summer reading


Hypothesis: I told Joe about the summer reading starts before I went online and found the school did have summer reading


Premise: Andrea invited Amanda onto her boat. Amanda was excited since she had never taken a boat ride. "The ocean waves were big that day, and the boat rocked a lot." Amanda quickly became sick and wanted to go back. Andrea apologized to Amanda since she felt bad for her.

Hypothesis: Andrea's and Amanda's boat ride was cut short. starts after Amanda be excited since she had never taken a boat ride


Hypothesis: Andrea's and Amanda's boat ride was cut short. starts before Amanda be excited since she had never taken a boat ride


Premise: Brittany needs money for bills. She checked her bank account but it was empty. Brittany decided she needed another job. Brittany decided to use Amazon Mechanical Turk! "Now, Brittany has a great job, and can pay all of her bills!"

Hypothesis: Brittany spent all of her money starts before Brittany need money for bills


Hypothesis: Brittany spent all of her money starts after Brittany need money for bills


Premise: Karla took care of eight children in her daycare. She had too many little ones to go on a walk with her double stroller. She began looking for a stroller that would hold lots of kids. She found a stroller online that could hold up to four little ones. She purchased the stroller and is able to go on walks.

Hypothesis: Karla became a better care care taker starts after She be able to go on walks


Hypothesis: Karla became a better care care taker starts before She be able to go on walks


Premise: Kim had to do a report on a mammal for her biology class. She decided to do her report on wombats. "After reading about wombats, she thought that they were hilarious." She included a lot of humor in her written report about wombats. Kim's teacher loved the humor in her report about wombats.

Hypothesis: Kim did some search about different mammals. starts before she decided to do her report on wombats.


Hypothesis: Kim did some search about different mammals. starts after she decided to do her report on wombats.


Premise: I was on my way to work. I got stopped by a train. I waited for a while. The train finally passed. I got to work late.

Hypothesis: I walked to my desk starts after I get stopped by a train


Hypothesis: I walked to my desk starts before I get stopped by a train


Premise: Bob love to eat steak. He wants to get steak for an upcoming barbeque. He went to the store but he couldn't find any steak. He continued searching but he still didn't find any steak. His son brought enough steak for everyone for the barbeque.

Hypothesis: Bob ate lots of steak starts after eat steak


Hypothesis: Bob ate lots of steak starts before eat steak


Premise: A third base coach gave the wrong sign to a player on first. The player ran to steal second base and was almost thrown out. The coach felt in the moment so he told the player to steal again. Once again the player tried to steal a base but was thrown out. That was the third out and the inning was over.

Hypothesis: The player responded to the sign. starts after the coach gave the wrong sign


Hypothesis: The player responded to the sign. starts before the coach gave the wrong sign


Premise: Matilda planted each seed of corn by hand. "She scuffed at the dirt with her shoe, when the last one was in." "Alone in the field, the harvest seemed so very far off." "After the corn had grown and it was time to reap it, she was sad." Turning the brown husks under and starting anew seemed so far off.

Hypothesis: The corn went through the growing process. starts after Matilda plant each seed of corn by hand


Hypothesis: The corn went through the growing process. starts before Matilda plant each seed of corn by hand


Premise: Bob's granddaughter had gotten lost. He had her now, but she was still afraid. He wanted to calm the child's mind. He told her a story of being lost for half a day as a child. The story made the girl smile even if it were a lie.

Hypothesis: The story made the child feel better. starts after He want to calm the child 's mind


Hypothesis: The story made the child feel better. starts before He want to calm the child 's mind


Premise: Rick was watching TV. And he noticed that there was nothing to watch but children's shows. One of the shows he remembered. And he used to watch it when he was a child. Rick enjoyed being reminded of his childhood.

Hypothesis: Rick was no longer a child. starts before he watched a childhood TV show.


Hypothesis: Rick was no longer a child. starts after he watched a childhood TV show.


Premise: The door closed too hard. A lamp fell down. It broke into small shards. A man stepped on the lamp. The lamp punctured his flesh.

Hypothesis: The house shook. starts after the door closed too hard


Hypothesis: The house shook. starts before the door closed too hard


Premise: Laura wanted to adopt a kitten. She found one she really liked with black and gray spots. The owner decided not to adopt the kitten out. Laura went home feeling defeated. The owner called a day later to say she had changed her mind.

Hypothesis: The owner did not like Laura starts before The owner decide not to adopt the kitten out


Hypothesis: The owner did not like Laura starts after The owner decide not to adopt the kitten out


Premise: My girlfriend and I went to the outer banks for Thanksgiving. We went to visit her family. It was a long drive. There was lots of traffic on the way. We still made it in time to celebrate with everyone.

Hypothesis: We slept over at her family's place starts after the celebration


Hypothesis: We slept over at her family's place starts before the celebration


Premise: Simon lost his job. He needed a new one as soon as possible. He sent out a bunch of applications. "At first, he got no response." Finally someone contacted him and offered him a job.

Hypothesis: Simon feels very stressed out. starts after He send out a bunch of applications


Hypothesis: Simon feels very stressed out. starts before He send out a bunch of applications


Premise: Thomas was up for an award. He thought he was a shoe in and everyone else did too. " When the name was called for the award though, it wasn't his." Thomas felt sad but he didn't give up. Next year Thomas worked even harder and won the award.

Hypothesis: Thomas waited for the results starts after he thought he was a shoe in


Hypothesis: Thomas waited for the results starts before he thought he was a shoe in


Premise: Tami needs money. She decides to rob a bank. She goes to her bank. Tami tells the teller to fill her bag with money. Tami runs out of the bank.

Hypothesis: The teller puts money in Tami's bag. starts after Tami tells the teller to fill her bag with money.


Hypothesis: The teller puts money in Tami's bag. starts before Tami tells the teller to fill her bag with money.


Premise: The train started to move after eight in the morning. I slowly looked for a seat and settled down. "A moment later, a small child stood up and took out an axe." Everyone was scared and tried to run away. "Luckily, a muscular man was able to stop him and take away the axe."

Hypothesis: People were screaming starts after a child took out an axe


Hypothesis: People were screaming starts before a child took out an axe


Premise: Hannah decided to go for a walk. She was far away from home when it suddenly started raining. Hannah ran home as fast as she could. When she arrived home she was soaked and freezing. Hannah decided she would always check the weather from now on.

Hypothesis: Hannah was on the road starts before  it suddenly started raining.


Hypothesis: Hannah was on the road starts after  it suddenly started raining.


Premise: Bob needed to keep some drawers closed. He found a sticky wrap online and ordered it. When it came Bob wasn't very confident it would work. He wrapped it to itself around his set of plastic drawers. Bob was happy to see the wrap worked exactly like it should.

Hypothesis: Bob opened the sticky wrap starts after the sticky wrap came


Hypothesis: Bob opened the sticky wrap starts before the sticky wrap came


Premise: Bonnie had a small vegetable garden in her backyard. One day Bonnie found several partially-eaten vegetables there. She quickly put up a fence to keep the critters out. She also put up a scarecrow to ward off the birds. Bonnie soon harvested many tasty vegetables from the garden.

Hypothesis: Bonnie didn't have to worry about her vegetables anymore starts after She quickly put a fence to keep the critters out


Hypothesis: Bonnie didn't have to worry about her vegetables anymore starts before She quickly put a fence to keep the critters out


Premise: Jill has been practicing everyday so she can beat Roz at the big race. She has been running two times a day and only eating healthy food. "On the day of the race, she feels ready." The officials start the race. Jill and Roz run a fair race and Jill wins!

Hypothesis: Jill really wanted to beat Roz at the race. starts before Jill had been practicing everyday so she could beat Roz at the big race


Hypothesis: Jill really wanted to beat Roz at the race. starts after Jill had been practicing everyday so she could beat Roz at the big race


Premise: Jay's sister had a camera. She just left it around and did not use it. Jay decided to take it for himself. He started taking photos everywhere he goes. He started loving photography.

Hypothesis: The camera worked. starts before He start taking photos everywhere he goes


Hypothesis: The camera worked. starts after He start taking photos everywhere he goes


Premise: Tom was dj at a friend's wedding. He had a music list they wanted him to play. Tom kept having guests ask for specific songs. He kept turning them down. Eventually Tom put a sign up telling them to stop.

Hypothesis: Tom was frustrated starts after he kept having guests ask for specific songs.


Hypothesis: Tom was frustrated starts before he kept having guests ask for specific songs.


Premise: Lexie was so excited for Halloween. She dressed up as a pony. She went to lots of houses to get candy. Lexi got scared by a boy in a scary mask. She never wants to participate in Halloween again.

Hypothesis: Lexi didn't eat her candy starts after She never want to participate in Halloween again


Hypothesis: Lexi didn't eat her candy starts before She never want to participate in Halloween again


Premise: Charles needed money and payday was a week away. He drove to a local clinic and applied to donate plasma. "After donating plasma, Charles felt weak." He passed out in the clinic. "When he woke up, nurses were in his face and he asked for his check."

Hypothesis: Charles was approved to donate plasma starts before he donated plasma


Hypothesis: Charles was approved to donate plasma starts after he donated plasma


Premise: Dan was infatuated with the concept of magic. Dan saw a flyer for a upcoming magic show at his school. Dan decided he would attend the magic show. Dan decided he would wear his favorite magician hat to the show. Dan was excited to see the tricks that would be performed at the show.

Hypothesis: Dan attended the magic show starts after Dan be excited to see the tricks that would be performed at the show


Hypothesis: Dan attended the magic show starts before Dan be excited to see the tricks that would be performed at the show


Premise: Alice loved flowers. "One day, she decided she wanted to plant a garden." "She and her grandmother bought geraniums, roses, and sunflowers." They planted their garden. "A few weeks later, it was beautiful!"

Hypothesis: Alice went to a gardening supply store. starts before she bought seeds


Hypothesis: Alice went to a gardening supply store. starts after she bought seeds


Premise: Susie was trying to find her way home. All the sudden she got lost. It upset her. She had to rely on her gps. It took five hours to get home.

Hypothesis: She was alive. starts before Susie try to find her way home


Hypothesis: She was alive. starts after Susie try to find her way home


Premise: Bill loved to play in the forest. "One day, while playing a game, bill got himself lost." He walked around the forest for hours. "Finally, his mother came into the forest and brought bill back home." Bill was happy to be home with his mother!

Hypothesis: bill's mother searched for her son bill starts after bill got himself lost


Hypothesis: bill's mother searched for her son bill starts before bill got himself lost


Premise: Martin realizes that he needs to get more exercise. He decides to have a walk around the block before he goes to bed. That night he sleeps more deeply than normal. He decides to take a walk every night before going to bed. Martin is very happy he is getting more exercise.

Hypothesis: Martin enjoyed his walk. starts after he decides to walk every night before bed


Hypothesis: Martin enjoyed his walk. starts before he decides to walk every night before bed


Premise: Halie adopted a foster cat. "The cat was disturbed, having been abused in her previous homes." Halie put her full effort into retraining her. The cat would not stop scratching and biting people. Halie had to put the cat down.

Hypothesis: Halie wanted a cat starts before Halie put her full effort into retraining her


Hypothesis: Halie wanted a cat starts after Halie put her full effort into retraining her


Premise: Tommy promised me that he was going to draw a good sketch of me. He took several minutes to write everything out. "When he was done with the outline, he showed it to me." It ended up being my face on top of a banana. I ripped the page and threw it away.

Hypothesis: Tommy laughed at me starts after I ripped the page


Hypothesis: Tommy laughed at me starts before I ripped the page


Premise: David watched an episode on TV about a horse that paints. "He thought surely his smart horses could do this, too." "At the art store, he bought large canvases, brushes, and acrylics." He taught the horse to hold the brush in his mouth by the handle. David hung his horses masterpieces all over the barn.

Hypothesis: His horses' painted  starts after he taught the horse to hold the brush


Hypothesis: His horses' painted  starts before he taught the horse to hold the brush


Premise: Amy loved pretty things. Flowers were her favorite. She picked a bouquet of them from her garden. She put them in a vase and smelled them. They were the prettiest she had ever had!

Hypothesis: Amy put the vase of flower in her room starts after They be the prettiest she had ever had


Hypothesis: Amy put the vase of flower in her room starts before They be the prettiest she had ever had


Premise: Ron really wanted to join the baseball team. But he could not throw or hit a ball at all! Then the coach had him catch a few. Ron was a natural! He made the team right away!

Hypothesis: Ron put on a baseball glove starts before the coach have him catch a few


Hypothesis: Ron put on a baseball glove starts after the coach have him catch a few


Premise: Ellie lived on a potato farm. One year she decided to farm lettuce too. The potatoes grew very well. The lettuce did not grow at all. Ellie decided to stick to potato farming in the future.

Hypothesis: Ellie looked for growth of the lettuce starts after she decided to farm lettuce


Hypothesis: Ellie looked for growth of the lettuce starts before she decided to farm lettuce


Premise: Jake had just moved into his college dorm. He wanted to make his study area as comfortable as possible. The chair that was in his room was old and stiff. Jake found a really nice leather computer chair on craigslist. Jake was able to buy the chair for $50 used.

Hypothesis: Someone submitted an ad for the leather computer chair on Craigslist starts after The chair that was in his room be old and stiff


Hypothesis: Someone submitted an ad for the leather computer chair on Craigslist starts before The chair that was in his room be old and stiff


Premise: Shelby attended an after school arts class. She brought her art supplies with her. Shelby excused herself to the restroom during the class. "When she returned, her supplies were gone." Another student told Shelby who the thief was.

Hypothesis: Shelby was an art major. starts before She bring her art supplies with her


Hypothesis: Shelby was an art major. starts after She bring her art supplies with her


Premise: Carol could barely keep her eyes open after arriving at work. "She tried to do her job, but she couldn't focus on anything." Her partner gave her a cup of coffee to help wake her up. She drank it down with increasing vigor as the caffeine did its job. She attacked her daily work with renewed vigor.

Hypothesis: Carol thought about taking pills to help her starts after she could barely keep her eyes open


Hypothesis: Carol thought about taking pills to help her starts before she could barely keep her eyes open


Hypothesis: Charles was approved to donate plasma starts after he applied to donate plasma


Hypothesis: Charles was approved to donate plasma starts before he applied to donate plasma


Premise: May owned a house and rented a room to a student name Charles. "Every year, in December, May took a flight to Japan." "This year, on her flight, her flight attendant looked familiar to her." May asked the flight attendant did they know each other? The flight attendant was Charles' mother!

Hypothesis: May and Charles' mother both felt a sense of disbelief. starts after she noticed that her flight attendant looked familiar to her


Hypothesis: May and Charles' mother both felt a sense of disbelief. starts before she noticed that her flight attendant looked familiar to her


Premise: It was the first time these two teams had played in 15 years. Much had changed for both schools in that time. The fans were excited to experience the rivalry game. "The team that used to dominate, had weakened over the years." "It was a close game, but the home team eventually won."

Hypothesis: The two teams practiced very hard starts before the game


Hypothesis: The two teams practiced very hard starts after the game


Premise: Cathy works in a Starbucks. Last week, she had an unruly customer. The customer kept demanding a drink that didn't exist. Eventually, Cathy just gave her a latte. The customer did not know the difference.

Hypothesis: Cathy made a latte. starts after the customer demanded a drink


Hypothesis: Cathy made a latte. starts before the customer demanded a drink


Premise: I graduated college without job prospects. Thankfully, my parents let me stay home until I found a job. Alas, I could not find a job after six months of searching. My parents understood and continued to let me live at their house. I soon found a job and I thanked my parents for their support.

Hypothesis: I started my first job. starts before I thank my parents for their support


Hypothesis: I started my first job. starts after I thank my parents for their support


Premise: It was time for the Senior Prom. Emily was so excited! She went shopping for her dress finding the perfect one. Emily called her best friend Susie. It turned out they both bought the same exact dress!

Hypothesis: Susie went dress shopping starts before She go shopping for her dress finding the perfect one


Hypothesis: Susie went dress shopping starts after She go shopping for her dress finding the perfect one


Premise: A tow truck was called to a lake. "The tow truck drive, Jim, got there and looked for the car." "He was approached by another man, Ed." Ed told him that the car was in the bottom of the lake. Jim told him that he could not help him.

Hypothesis: Ed was the driver of the car in the middle of the lake starts before Jim told Ed he couldn't help him


Hypothesis: Ed was the driver of the car in the middle of the lake starts after Jim told Ed he couldn't help him


Premise: I wanted to be a baseball pitcher for the school's team. When I tried out for the team though the coach wouldn't let me pitch. He said I didn't throw fast enough. I worked on my pitching speed for the next year. The new year I tried out again and became the pitcher.

Hypothesis: I am in school. starts before He say I did n't throw fast enough


Hypothesis: I am in school. starts after He say I did n't throw fast enough


Premise: Dean decided he was going to prank his principle. He took a carton of eggs from his fridge and headed out. He arrived at his principal's house a little after midnight. After throwing two eggs his principle came outside. He was forced to clean up the mess and serve detention for a month.

Hypothesis: Dean looked up his principal's address. starts before He take a carton of eggs from his fridge


Hypothesis: Dean looked up his principal's address. starts after He take a carton of eggs from his fridge


Premise: Beth really wanted to get her dad a wonderful birthday present. "She usually got him ties, but wanted to go with something different." "But no matter how she tried, she couldn't think of something else." "She got him his normal tie, and was worried he'd be disappointed." "He promised he would love anything she gave him, just because of her."

Hypothesis: Beth's dad loved the Tie starts after she got her dad a tie


Hypothesis: Beth's dad loved the Tie starts before she got her dad a tie


Premise: Nicole was watching a movie on her iPad. She heard a noise in the other end of the house. "She got up to check, and fell." "After picking up the iPad, Nicole realized the screen was cracked." She decided to take it to the store and see if it could be fixed.

Hypothesis: Nicole went to the Apple store starts after She decide to take it to the store and see if it could be fixed


Hypothesis: Nicole went to the Apple store starts before She decide to take it to the store and see if it could be fixed


Premise: I never sit in a chair normally. I sat down a minute ago and pulled my feet up. I balanced one foot underneath me. Then I put my knee up by my chest. I sat there resembling a monkey while I worked.

Hypothesis: I wasn't wearing a skirt starts before I put my knee up by my chest


Hypothesis: I wasn't wearing a skirt starts after I put my knee up by my chest


Hypothesis: Ellie knew a lot about growing potatoes starts before The potatoes grow very well


Hypothesis: Ellie knew a lot about growing potatoes starts after The potatoes grow very well


Premise: Julie was struggling in Calculus. She needed a C on the final exam to pass the class. She studied for many hours. "When she sat down to take the exam, her mind went blank." She failed the exam and the class.

Hypothesis: Julie was worried that she wouldn't be able to get the C. starts after she needed to get a C to pass the class


Hypothesis: Julie was worried that she wouldn't be able to get the C. starts before she needed to get a C to pass the class


Premise: Frances was 78 years old and did very light workouts every day. She didn't sweat so she didn't think she had to drink a lot of water. "On July 4th, 2016 it was 100 degrees out and she went for a walk." During halfway through her walk she got dizzy and fainted. She woke up in the ER and the Doctors told her she was dehydrated.

Hypothesis: Frances felt disoriented. starts after She n't sweat so she did n't think she had to drink a lot of water


Hypothesis: Frances felt disoriented. starts before She n't sweat so she did n't think she had to drink a lot of water


Premise: Rick was watching TV. And he noticed that there was nothing to watch but children's shows. One of the shows he remembered. And he used to watch it when he was a child. Rick enjoyed being reminded of his childhood.

Hypothesis: Rick was bored. starts before Rick enjoy being reminded of his childhood


Hypothesis: Rick was bored. starts after Rick enjoy being reminded of his childhood


Premise: "My friend Joe has a son, 16." When his son was 13 he told his dad there was no summer reading. Joe believed his son. I went online and found the school did have summer reading. "Joe told his son to do the reading, plus one book."

Hypothesis: I told Joe about the summer reading starts after he tell his dad there was no summer reading


Hypothesis: I told Joe about the summer reading starts before he tell his dad there was no summer reading


Premise: Milwaukee resident Wallace wanted to go swimming in the lake. "It was early September, and he donned his swim trunks." He drove to the lake and found parking. The water was already far too cold for him to swim. Wallace went home unsatisfied.

Hypothesis: Wallace was looking forward to swimming in the lake. starts after he drove to the lake.


Hypothesis: Wallace was looking forward to swimming in the lake. starts before he drove to the lake.


Premise: Martha was living by herself. She was lonely being by herself. She called up her mother. Her mother came to visit her the next day. Martha felt better in the company of her mother.

Hypothesis: Martha did not live close to her mother. starts before Her mother come to visit her the next day


Hypothesis: Martha did not live close to her mother. starts after Her mother come to visit her the next day


Premise: My boss pulled me aside at work. I thought he was going to tell me Happy Birthday. Instead, he told me I wasn't needed today. I sulked home, not sure whether I was getting fired or not. When I arrived home, I walked into a surprise birthday party!

Hypothesis: I felt worried. starts after my boss pulled me aside.


Hypothesis: I felt worried. starts before my boss pulled me aside.


Premise: I registered for an English class in college. "When I went to buy books, the book for this class was an encyclopedia." I paged through it and the encyclopedia was poorly-written. I got a very bad feeling and dropped the class. I later learned this this course was a disaster.

Hypothesis: I was happy I dropped the class starts after I learned that the course was a disaster.


Hypothesis: I was happy I dropped the class starts before I learned that the course was a disaster.


Hypothesis: Emily attends High School starts before turn they both bought the same exact dress


Hypothesis: Emily attends High School starts after turn they both bought the same exact dress


Premise: Ben had a goal to be able to do one hundred sit ups. He currently can't  do more than sixty. Ben worked at it every week for a year. He also ate good foods to help his health. About a year later Ben did one hundred sit ups.

Hypothesis: Ben's friends gave him encouragement starts before Ben do one hundred sit ups


Hypothesis: Ben's friends gave him encouragement starts after Ben do one hundred sit ups


Premise: My friend Kyle works for the Philadelphia Phillies. "In 2010, he gave me tickets to a playoff game." Roy Halladay was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies. "Amazingly, he ended up throwing a no-hitter." I will remember that game for the rest of my life.

Hypothesis: the Philadelphia Phillies made the playoffs  starts after My friend Kyle work for the Philadelphia Phillies


Hypothesis: the Philadelphia Phillies made the playoffs  starts before My friend Kyle work for the Philadelphia Phillies


Premise: Bob love to eat steak. He wants to get steak for an upcoming barbeque. He went to the store but he couldn't find any steak. He continued searching but he still didn't find any steak. His son brought enough steak for everyone for the barbeque.

Hypothesis: Bob did not buy any steak starts before eat steak


Hypothesis: Bob did not buy any steak starts after eat steak


Premise: "Before I go to bed, I clean up my sofa." I try to make sure nothing is on it. That involves folding my blanket if it has been used. My cat immediately jumps on the blanket after it is folded. It is my cat's favorite place to lay.

Hypothesis: The speaker clears various items off of the sofa starts before My cat jump on the blanket


Hypothesis: The speaker clears various items off of the sofa starts after My cat jump on the blanket


Premise: Ellen's nephew was selling raffle tickets. Ellen decided to buy tickets. Someone from the fundraiser called Ellen. She had won a prize of five hundred dollars! Ellen drove to town to pick up her cash prize.

Hypothesis: Ellen wanted to help her nephew. starts before the fundraiser call Ellen


Hypothesis: Ellen wanted to help her nephew. starts after the fundraiser call Ellen


Premise: Yesterday Kelly went on numerous college visits. Her parents took her around the state to look. She found about three that she really liked. At the end of the trip she decided to apply. She ended up getting into her top choice.

Hypothesis: Kelly applied to multiple colleges starts after Kelly went on numerous college visits


Hypothesis: Kelly applied to multiple colleges starts before Kelly went on numerous college visits


Premise: Jax worked for a mechanic's shop. A customer brought in a car for a repair. The customer left her purse in the car. Jax stole the purse. Jax was fired for taking the purse.

Hypothesis: The customer was in the car. starts before the customer left the purse unattended.


Hypothesis: The customer was in the car. starts after the customer left the purse unattended.


Premise: Carrie a seven year old girl always wanted a puppy. Her parents believed she was too young for such responsibility. They soon realized there little girl was growing up. They also realized she was ready for more responsibility. They took her to the pet shop to buy Carrie her very first puppy.

Hypothesis: Carrie got older starts after her parents believed she was too young for such responsibility


Hypothesis: Carrie got older starts before her parents believed she was too young for such responsibility


Premise: Zack was always worried about getting sick. And he became so worried about the air that he wore a respirator. He wore it during his entire school day. And he told other students that the air quality was terrible. Zack still ended up getting sick and worried much more.

Hypothesis: Zack now thinks he will have to do more than just wear a respirator. starts after Zack be worried about getting sick


Hypothesis: Zack now thinks he will have to do more than just wear a respirator. starts before Zack be worried about getting sick


Premise: Jen walked out of the mall only to find her car was gone. She looked around frantically. Finally she called mall security. As they started questioning her she realized her car wasn't missing. She had gone out of the wrong door of the mall.

Hypothesis: mall security arrived starts after she called mall security


Hypothesis: mall security arrived starts before she called mall security


Premise: Evan was nine but sometimes still wet the bed. He was invited to a sleepover but afraid to attend. He did not want anyone to discover his secret! Then his mom bought him a pack of absorbent underwear to wear. Evan felt much more secure with the backup underwear on!

Hypothesis: Evan successfully attended the sleepover. starts after Evan was more comfortable with his absorbent underwear on


Hypothesis: Evan successfully attended the sleepover. starts before Evan was more comfortable with his absorbent underwear on


Premise: Eli ordered a lot of products off the Internet. He was asleep when the parcel delivery service came. She stacked all of Eli's packages directly in front of his door. When he woke up he couldn't open his door! Eli climbed out the window and moved the boxes away from the door.

Hypothesis: Eli was lying in the bed starts before He was asleep when the parcel delivery service came.


Hypothesis: Eli was lying in the bed starts after He was asleep when the parcel delivery service came.


Premise: Tom had a long work week ahead of him. He was sad. He did not want to work. He decided to buy an mp3 player. Now he had music to make him feel better throughout the week.

Hypothesis: Tom buys an mp3 player  starts after He decided to buy an mp3 player.


Hypothesis: Tom buys an mp3 player  starts before He decided to buy an mp3 player.


Premise: Dean decided he was going to prank his principle. He took a carton of eggs from his fridge and headed out. He arrived at his principal's house a little after midnight. After throwing two eggs his principle came outside. He was forced to clean up the mess and serve detention for a month.

Hypothesis: Dean's principal was angry. starts after Dean threw two eggs


Hypothesis: Dean's principal was angry. starts before Dean threw two eggs


Premise: Angel forgot to set her alarm. She woke up when the light came in through the window. Angel looked at the clock and saw she was late for work. She called her boss and told him she overslept. The boss laughed and told her to take her time coming in.

Hypothesis: Angel slept without an alarm set. starts after Angel forgot to set the alarm.


Hypothesis: Angel slept without an alarm set. starts before Angel forgot to set the alarm.


Premise: Nia loved pizza. But she was trying to lose weight. She decided to order a healthy pizza. "She added lots of veggies, and half the cheese." Nia's healthy pizza was delicious!

Hypothesis: Nia is alive. starts before she added veggies and half of the cheese


Hypothesis: Nia is alive. starts after she added veggies and half of the cheese


Premise: Samantha really needed a haircut but didn't have much money. "She asked her parents, but they didn't have much money either." She came up with an idea to raffle off her radio at school. She sold 85 tickets at a quarter a piece. "It was just enough for a haircut, and now she looks swell!"

Hypothesis: Samantha got a haircut starts after She sell 85 tickets at a quarter a piece


Hypothesis: Samantha got a haircut starts before She sell 85 tickets at a quarter a piece


Premise: My dorm mates were incredible pranksters. One day they filled a thirty gallon Rubbermaid trash can with water. "The opened the laundry room door, propping the can on the door's top." "As the floor manager entered the laundry room, they nudged the door." The entire thirty gallons poured down on the manager in an icy flood!

Hypothesis: The trash can was very heavy. starts after they filled it with water


Hypothesis: The trash can was very heavy. starts before they filled it with water


Premise: Tom needed a new pair of socks. He was a very frugal man. He decided to order socks online. He found a great deal for a large quantity of socks. He bought one hundred pairs of socks in one day.

Hypothesis: He put off buying new socks for as long as possible. starts after he was very frugal


Hypothesis: He put off buying new socks for as long as possible. starts before he was very frugal


Premise: Susie wanted to open up a convenience store. But she really needed a loan for that. So she went to loan office. She was not sure she would get it. But she was almost instantly approved.

Hypothesis: Susie was nervous about not getting approved starts before she was not sure she would get it


Hypothesis: Susie was nervous about not getting approved starts after she was not sure she would get it


Premise: Barry is very tall. His feet hung off his bed. "One day, Barry bought a very long bed." He slept very well that night. Barry will never sleep in a normal bed again.

Hypothesis: Barry was satisfied with the new bed.  starts after His feet hang off his bed


Hypothesis: Barry was satisfied with the new bed.  starts before His feet hang off his bed


Premise: Greg is an old man. He stays active by walking. One day he decided to walk by an unfamiliar road. During this walk he tripped over a crack in the road. "Greg hurt himself badly, but decided not to see a doctor."

Hypothesis: Greg fell down starts after he tripped over a crack in the road


Hypothesis: Greg fell down starts before he tripped over a crack in the road


Premise: I made a grilled cheese sandwich. I decided to spice it up with some garlic. The garlic was so strong that it ruined the sandwich. I threw it in the garbage. "Luckily, the mice in my kitchen found it delicious."

Hypothesis: I tasted the sandwich starts after I spiced the sandwich up with garlic


Hypothesis: I tasted the sandwich starts before I spiced the sandwich up with garlic


Premise: Tom got a new cat. Within a week it was lost. Tom looked around a bit for it but didn't find it. Tom decided to get a dog instead. Eventually the cat returned and Tom gave it away.

Hypothesis: Tom got a dog starts after tom decided to get a dog


Hypothesis: Tom got a dog starts before tom decided to get a dog


Premise: The grocery store near Amy's house is always crowded in the summer. The tourists came in droves and bought out all the condiments. "Amy just wanted to buy some milk, but she got stuck in a long line." "Every time she switched lines, they just got longer!" "Finally, Amy decided to eat her cereal without milk instead."

Hypothesis: Amy was frustrated starts after The tourists buy all the condiments


Hypothesis: Amy was frustrated starts before The tourists buy all the condiments


Premise: Charles needed money and payday was a week away. He drove to a local clinic and applied to donate plasma. "After donating plasma, Charles felt weak." He passed out in the clinic. "When he woke up, nurses were in his face and he asked for his check."

Hypothesis: Charles parked at the plasma center starts after He drive to a local clinic


Hypothesis: Charles parked at the plasma center starts before He drive to a local clinic


Premise: Tim got nervous when he couldn't find his wallet. "He looked all around his office, to no avail." He borrowed money from a friend for lunch. He left work early and went home to search. He was relieved to find his wallet under his bed.

Hypothesis: Tim was hungry for lunch starts before He go home to search


Hypothesis: Tim was hungry for lunch starts after He go home to search


Hypothesis: Students bought raffle tickets starts after She come with an idea to raffle off her radio at school


Hypothesis: Students bought raffle tickets starts before She come with an idea to raffle off her radio at school


Premise: John was walking home from school. "Suddenly, John noticed the display window for the local candy shop." John went inside the shop to purchase some candy. John purchased the candy and continued home. "On his way home, John ate every piece of his candy."

Hypothesis: John lives close enough to school to walk home. starts before John purchase the candy


Hypothesis: John lives close enough to school to walk home. starts after John purchase the candy


Premise: I was riding my bike to my friends house. "Suddenly, I felt a pop and my bike stopped working." I took the bike home and checked out the problem. I went to the store and bought the tube to fix the tire. I went home and fixed my bike and went for a ride.

Hypothesis: I was worried that I'd have to buy a new bike starts after my bike stopped working


Hypothesis: I was worried that I'd have to buy a new bike starts before my bike stopped working


Premise: Max was on his school bus. He was starting to notice a weird smell. Other kids on the bus started noticing it as well. Soon everyone was trying to figure out the source of the smell. Then they discovered some old food left under a seat.

Hypothesis: They disposed of the old food starts after they discovered some old food left under a seat


Hypothesis: They disposed of the old food starts before they discovered some old food left under a seat


Premise: I went down to the apartment's clubhouse to play pool with my pals. They were all much better than I was. I realized that I had to work hard to get to be as good as them. So I spent the next couple of weeks playing with them a bunch. "Now, we are all equally as good as one another!"

Hypothesis: I lived in an apartment starts before They be much better than I was


Hypothesis: I lived in an apartment starts after They be much better than I was


Premise: Desire loved going to the zoo. She gets excited every time she sees the zebra exhibit. Desire rounded up some kids at the zoo. They all watched the special lion show. Desire went home happy and slept with her stuffed animal from the zoo.

Hypothesis: There was a lion exhibit at the zoo. starts before They all watch the special lion show


Hypothesis: There was a lion exhibit at the zoo. starts after They all watch the special lion show


Premise: Dana's grandfather was bringing her to school. He had an old loud truck. Dana was embarrassed of the truck. She told her grandfather to park a block down the road. Dana walked the rest of the way to school.

Hypothesis: Dana enrolled in school starts before Dana walk the rest of the way to school


Hypothesis: Dana enrolled in school starts after Dana walk the rest of the way to school


Premise: A barbarian was walking through the woods one day. He noticed a foreign tribe by his tribe's river. He ran home and warned his fellow tribesman. They ran over to the foreigners and engaged in combat. The other tribe fled and the barbarian and his tribe went home.

Hypothesis: The barbarian and his fellow tribesman gathered their weapons. starts after the barbarian warned his fellow tribesman


Hypothesis: The barbarian and his fellow tribesman gathered their weapons. starts before the barbarian warned his fellow tribesman


Premise: Evan was nine but sometimes still wet the bed. He was invited to a sleepover but afraid to attend. He did not want anyone to discover his secret! Then his mom bought him a pack of absorbent underwear to wear. Evan felt much more secure with the backup underwear on!

Hypothesis: Evan was scared about wetting the bed at the sleepover starts after Evan was invited to a sleepover but was afraid to attend


Hypothesis: Evan was scared about wetting the bed at the sleepover starts before Evan was invited to a sleepover but was afraid to attend


Premise: Tim and John were good friends. They desired to play a game together. Tim mentioned he had dice in his pocket. John suggested they play dice. They played dice.

Hypothesis: Tim and John liked to play games together starts after Tim and John be good friends


Hypothesis: Tim and John liked to play games together starts before Tim and John be good friends


Premise: Yolanda was a fan of baseball. She especially liked the New York Yankees. She wanted to do something to show this fandom. She found a bunch of Yankees statues online. She used them to decorate her front yard in honor of the team.

Hypothesis: Yolanda turned on her computer. starts before She use them to decorate her front yard in honor of the team


Hypothesis: Yolanda turned on her computer. starts after She use them to decorate her front yard in honor of the team


Premise: John didn't know he was being followed. "When he got on the train, a man approached him." He handed John a small piece of paper. It said RAVINCORP in bold letters. "John had been offered a job by the CIA, he just didn't know it yet."

Hypothesis: John held a piece of paper starts after He hand John a small piece of paper


Hypothesis: John held a piece of paper starts before He hand John a small piece of paper


Premise: Heidi bought a brand new car. The new car was a convertible and very fast. Heidi started to drive her new car very fast. She started to get speeding tickets and decided to slow down. Heidi regretted buying a sports car.

Hypothesis: Heidi blames her speeding on the new convertible starts after The new car be a convertible and very fast


Hypothesis: Heidi blames her speeding on the new convertible starts before The new car be a convertible and very fast


Premise: Tim was being fed some baby food. He was extra fussy today. Tim grabbed it and threw it all over the place. It was all too messed up to try and feed him. Tim was given a bottle instead.

Hypothesis: Tim was happier with the bottle starts after Tim given a bottle instead


Hypothesis: Tim was happier with the bottle starts before Tim given a bottle instead


Premise: Dave was a scientist. Dave wanted to make a great scientific discovery. Dave worked with algae to make electricity. Dave discovered he could make electricity with algae! Dave was awarded for his great discovery.

Hypothesis: Dave grew algae for his project. starts before Dave worked with algae to make electricity.


Hypothesis: Dave grew algae for his project. starts after Dave worked with algae to make electricity.


Hypothesis: Tim was fed in the kitchen. starts before Tim was fed the baby food.


Hypothesis: Tim was fed in the kitchen. starts after Tim was fed the baby food.


Premise: Luke got detention at school last week. He has to stay after school for an hour every day. Apparently he got into a fight with another kid. The other kid got detention too. They both learned that fighting just makes things worse.

Hypothesis: Luke was grounded by his parents starts after The other kid get detention too


Hypothesis: Luke was grounded by his parents starts before The other kid get detention too


Premise: Trisha was a manager of local diner. It was a slow night. The diner hadn't been making any money. Trisha didn't want the diner to lose any more money. Trisha closed the diner an hour early.

Hypothesis: Trisha told her staff to leave early starts after Trisha didn't want to lose more money


Hypothesis: Trisha told her staff to leave early starts before Trisha didn't want to lose more money


Premise: Martha bought groceries and proceeded to go home. When she carried in her groceries she saw the bag leaking. The carton of eggs were squished. Martha went back to the grocery store. She was able to get another carton of eggs for free.

Hypothesis: Martha ran out of eggs starts before she bought groceries


Hypothesis: Martha ran out of eggs starts after she bought groceries


Premise: Cathy works in a Starbucks. Last week, she had an unruly customer. The customer kept demanding a drink that didn't exist. Eventually, Cathy just gave her a latte. The customer did not know the difference.

Hypothesis: Cathy made a latte. starts before Cathy just give her a latte


Hypothesis: Cathy made a latte. starts after Cathy just give her a latte


Premise: Jim needed to take a shower. But his shower drain was clogged. He had no time to fix it. And he rushed to school. That day, everyone avoided Jim.

Hypothesis: Jim grabbed his backpack. starts before everyone avoided Jim


Hypothesis: Jim grabbed his backpack. starts after everyone avoided Jim


Premise: Jeff visited a giraffe that was in the zoo. He fed several bard pellets and petted him. The giraffe jumped as soon as Jeff tapped his head. It managed to run away. However, it turned around and started charging at Jeff.

Hypothesis: Jeff was having a good time at the zoo starts after he visited a giraffe


Hypothesis: Jeff was having a good time at the zoo starts before he visited a giraffe


Premise: Kim had to do a report on a mammal for her biology class. She decided to do her report on wombats. "After reading about wombats, she thought that they were hilarious." She included a lot of humor in her written report about wombats. Kim's teacher loved the humor in her report about wombats.

Hypothesis: Kim did some search about different mammals. starts after she had to do a report on a mammal for her biology class.


Hypothesis: Kim did some search about different mammals. starts before she had to do a report on a mammal for her biology class.


Premise: I went to have cereal today. "The milk however, was spoiled." I noticed it right away. It was curdled. So I had to immediately throw it away.

Hypothesis: The person won't eat spoiled foods. starts before I throw it


Hypothesis: The person won't eat spoiled foods. starts after I throw it


Premise: Sean had a guitar. He wanted to write a song. He jammed a bit. "Then, some ideas came to him." He wrote them down until he had a song.

Hypothesis: Sean was satisfied with his ideas. starts after Sean have a guitar


Hypothesis: Sean was satisfied with his ideas. starts before Sean have a guitar


Premise: I was flying back to the US and booked a regional flight separately. This flight broke down and the company offered to bus us. I ended up missing my flight and had to stay the night. I knew someone loosely who was in the area so they let me stay. I got a bed and a new friend because of a delay.

Hypothesis: Person created a stronger bond with someone. starts after missing flight


Hypothesis: Person created a stronger bond with someone. starts before missing flight


Premise: Josh loved to eat steak. His wife did not like steak. Josh wanted to get a good steak. He left his wife to go to the steakhouse. Now he is filing for divorce.

Hypothesis: Steakhouses have good steaks starts before He leave his wife to go to the steakhouse


Hypothesis: Steakhouses have good steaks starts after He leave his wife to go to the steakhouse


Premise: Bob love to eat steak. He wants to get steak for an upcoming barbeque. He went to the store but he couldn't find any steak. He continued searching but he still didn't find any steak. His son brought enough steak for everyone for the barbeque.

Hypothesis: Everyone enjoyed the barbeque starts after he could n't find any steak


Hypothesis: Everyone enjoyed the barbeque starts before he could n't find any steak


Premise: The ship took off from the port. Thousands of passengers were on board. "During the night, the ship can into a glacier." Several officials evacuated everyone out of the ship. Everyone managed to escape before the ship sunk.

Hypothesis: A glacier was in the ship's path. starts after the ship took off from the port


Hypothesis: A glacier was in the ship's path. starts before the ship took off from the port


Premise: Sam loved to eat all kinds of salty bards. Since he was a youth, he consumed heavy amounts of salt. As Sam grew older, he continued pouring salt on everything. One day, Sam got very sick, and fell with a huge headache. The coroner found that it was too much salt, but it was too late.

Hypothesis: Sam had lots of headaches. starts after Sam got older


Hypothesis: Sam had lots of headaches. starts before Sam got older


Premise: Cayla was running in the park one day when she fell to the grass. She tried to stand back up but the world around her was spinning. She started to cry and her mom ran to her to care for her. She told her mom everything was spinning and they went to the ER. The ER Doctor diagnosed Cayla with having vertigo.

Hypothesis: Cayla's mum took her home starts after She try to stand back up


Hypothesis: Cayla's mum took her home starts before She try to stand back up


Premise: I can hear the ice cream man somewhere in my neighborhood. The music is unmistakable and sounds so close! I take off down the street and around the corner to find him. He isn't down any of the streets I checked. I'm going to buy ice cream at the store instead.

Hypothesis: I live in a neighborhood starts before He be n't down any of the streets I checked


Hypothesis: I live in a neighborhood starts after He be n't down any of the streets I checked


Premise: I went down to the apartment's clubhouse to play pool with my pals. They were all much better than I was. I realized that I had to work hard to get to be as good as them. So I spent the next couple of weeks playing with them a bunch. "Now, we are all equally as good as one another!"

Hypothesis: I scored as well as my pals starts after So I spend the next couple of weeks playing with them a bunch


Hypothesis: I scored as well as my pals starts before So I spend the next couple of weeks playing with them a bunch


Premise: John was walking home from school. "Suddenly, John noticed the display window for the local candy shop." John went inside the shop to purchase some candy. John purchased the candy and continued home. "On his way home, John ate every piece of his candy."

Hypothesis: John lives close enough to school to walk home. starts before John starts walking home from school.


Hypothesis: John lives close enough to school to walk home. starts after John starts walking home from school.


Premise: I got new glasses in the spring of 2015. We went to a graduation ceremony in June. I was cleaning my glasses when the lens popped out. I was able to pop it back in. I brought the glasses back and complained to the optician.

Hypothesis: the glasses broke at the ceremony starts after we went to the ceremony


Hypothesis: the glasses broke at the ceremony starts before we went to the ceremony


Premise: The door closed too hard. A lamp fell down. It broke into small shards. A man stepped on the lamp. The lamp punctured his flesh.

Hypothesis: Someone slammed the door shut. starts before the door closed too hard


Hypothesis: Someone slammed the door shut. starts after the door closed too hard


Premise: Barry is very tall. His feet hung off his bed. "One day, Barry bought a very long bed." He slept very well that night. Barry will never sleep in a normal bed again.

Hypothesis: Barry dumped his old bed.  starts before He sleep very well


Hypothesis: Barry dumped his old bed.  starts after He sleep very well


Premise: Mary always bragged about how good she was at bowling. Mary's co-worker Steve challenged her to a bowling competition. Steve beat Mary four times in a row. Mary sat on the steps with a sad look on her face. How was she to know that Steve was a college bowling champion?

Hypothesis: Mary sulks. starts after losing four times in a row


Hypothesis: Mary sulks. starts before losing four times in a row


Premise: Susie wanted to open up a convenience store. But she really needed a loan for that. So she went to loan office. She was not sure she would get it. But she was almost instantly approved.

Hypothesis: Susie was happy to get her loan starts after So she go to loan office


Hypothesis: Susie was happy to get her loan starts before So she go to loan office


Premise: Zoltan was a very rich man. He had all the tools to control people. One day a peasant worker was waiting for Lord Zoltan. Zoltan decided not to give the peasant any work. The peasant starved to death.

Hypothesis: The peasant was alive. starts before Zoltan decided not to give the peasant any work


Hypothesis: The peasant was alive. starts after Zoltan decided not to give the peasant any work


Premise: It was the first morning of Kate's trip in Las Vegas. Kate wanted to go to a restaurant for breakfast. But her friends wanted to get room service. Kate was leery because she always heard room service was expensive. But she decided to go along with it just for the experience.

Hypothesis: Kate asked her friends where to go for breakfast starts after It be the first morning of Kate 's trip in Las Vegas


Hypothesis: Kate asked her friends where to go for breakfast starts before It be the first morning of Kate 's trip in Las Vegas


Premise: Trisha was a manager of local diner. It was a slow night. The diner hadn't been making any money. Trisha didn't want the diner to lose any more money. Trisha closed the diner an hour early.

Hypothesis: Trisha called the owners to explain closing early starts after the diner hadn't been making money


Hypothesis: Trisha called the owners to explain closing early starts before the diner hadn't been making money


Premise: Javier has always wanted to try instant ramen. He decides that today is his day to try it. He goes to the store to buy a few packets. On his way home Javier is in a car accident. Javier never got to cook his instant ramen.

Hypothesis: Javier hasn't had instant ramen before. starts before Javier never get to cook his instant ramen


Hypothesis: Javier hasn't had instant ramen before. starts after Javier never get to cook his instant ramen


Premise: Corey went to see a movie at the theatre. The movie began playing. "Ten minutes into the movie, the film malfunctioned." Everyone was given their money back. Corey returned to the movies the next week.

Hypothesis: The cinema apologized to the audience. starts after the film malfunctioned.


Hypothesis: The cinema apologized to the audience. starts before the film malfunctioned.


Premise: A boy walked up to the ticket taker at the local circus. He asked if he could get in for free because he was poor. The ticket taker pitied the boy but couldn't do what he wanted. The boy began to dance for the people in line to earn money. The boy bought his ticket and gave the ticket taker a dirty look.

Hypothesis: the ticket taker felt guilty for not helping the boy starts after the ticket taker couldn't help


Hypothesis: the ticket taker felt guilty for not helping the boy starts before the ticket taker couldn't help


Premise: Carter slept in his crib. "In the morning, he climbed out of it." His dad transitioned the bed into a toddler bed. Carter discovered that he could just get into his bed without climbing. Carter now sleeps in his toddler bed.

Hypothesis: Carter's dad used some tools starts after Carter climbed out of his crib


Hypothesis: Carter's dad used some tools starts before Carter climbed out of his crib


Premise: Tabitha was riding the bus while nine months pregnant. No one noticed as she was hit with nausea. She knew she was going to throw up and had nowhere to do it. "Out of confusion, she went ahead and did it in her purse." She was so embarrassed and her bag was ruined but she didn't mind.

Hypothesis: Tabitha is biologically female starts before She know she was going to throw up and had nowhere to do it


Hypothesis: Tabitha is biologically female starts after She know she was going to throw up and had nowhere to do it


Premise: Hannah decided to go for a walk. She was far away from home when it suddenly started raining. Hannah ran home as fast as she could. When she arrived home she was soaked and freezing. Hannah decided she would always check the weather from now on.

Hypothesis: Hannah caught a cold starts after she was soaked and freezing.


Hypothesis: Hannah caught a cold starts before she was soaked and freezing.


Premise: The man grew out his hair. He saw some gray hairs. He shaved his hair off. He bought some hair dye. He used hair dye the next time he grew out his hair.

Hypothesis: The man wished to look young starts before He shave his hair off


Hypothesis: The man wished to look young starts after He shave his hair off


Premise: Johnny saw the other kids jumping ramps with their bikes. He then attempted to make some jumps himself but crashed each time. Johnny was determined to jump ramps so he practiced every day. He started with small jumps and then graduated to the big ones. Johnny was able to out-jump the best bike jumpers.

Hypothesis: Johnny began to become jealous of the other kids starts before He graduate to the big ones


Hypothesis: Johnny began to become jealous of the other kids starts after He graduate to the big ones


Premise: "Before I go to bed, I clean up my sofa." I try to make sure nothing is on it. That involves folding my blanket if it has been used. My cat immediately jumps on the blanket after it is folded. It is my cat's favorite place to lay.

Hypothesis: The speaker clears various items off of the sofa starts after they begin to clean up their sofa


Hypothesis: The speaker clears various items off of the sofa starts before they begin to clean up their sofa


Premise: Tim was visiting his grandparents. They didn't have wifi or fast internet. Their connection was still using dial up. Tim tried to use the internet but it was just too slow. He decided to just use his smart phone instead.

Hypothesis: Tim's smart phone had an internet connection starts after Tim try to use the internet


Hypothesis: Tim's smart phone had an internet connection starts before Tim try to use the internet


Premise: Emma was getting ready to graduate from high school. She wanted to go to college but could not afford it. Her parents were unable to help her financially. Emma received a letter from the scholarship organization. She received the scholarship and was able to attend college.

Hypothesis: Emma asked her school counselor for help starts after her parents were unable to help


Hypothesis: Emma asked her school counselor for help starts before her parents were unable to help


Premise: Kelly made herself a cup of hot tea. She put in the tea bag and took a sip. It was delicious. "However to her dismay, she spilled some." Kelly ended up with a burn.

Hypothesis: The water was very hot starts after It be delicious


Hypothesis: The water was very hot starts before It be delicious


Premise: Lucy and her friends loved getting her friends together for a party. Tonight they decided to have a pizza party. The girls got the ingredients together to make the pies. "When they were done, they put them in the oven." "After a half hour, the pizzas were golden brown."

Hypothesis: Lucy and her friends are about the same age starts before they decide to have a pizza party


Hypothesis: Lucy and her friends are about the same age starts after they decide to have a pizza party


Premise: Daisy decided that she wanted to make some cookies. She began placing the ingredients onto the kitchen counter. Daisy began mixing milk and sugar into a bowl. She opened up the egg carton and realized she didn't have enough eggs. "Annoyed, she put everything away and left the kitchen."

Hypothesis: Daisy had to rinse the bowl in the sink starts after She realize she did n't have enough eggs


Hypothesis: Daisy had to rinse the bowl in the sink starts before She realize she did n't have enough eggs


Premise: Mary always bragged about how good she was at bowling. Mary's co-worker Steve challenged her to a bowling competition. Steve beat Mary four times in a row. Mary sat on the steps with a sad look on her face. How was she to know that Steve was a college bowling champion?

Hypothesis: Steve liked to show off his bowling skills. starts after challenging Mary to a competition


Hypothesis: Steve liked to show off his bowling skills. starts before challenging Mary to a competition


Premise: Kendall was heading over to the movie theater. He was very excited to see the new Star Wars movie. At the theater he found out he didn't have enough money. Someone behind him offered to purchase his ticket. Kendall was so happy that a stranger would be so kind.

Hypothesis: Kendall offered to pay the stranger back starts after Kendall was on the way to the movie theater


Hypothesis: Kendall offered to pay the stranger back starts before Kendall was on the way to the movie theater


Premise: Ed had tried to get to the top of the apple tree for weeks. He could only get so far, then he couldn't reach any higher. He finally started to think about a different approach. The next day, he tried climbing from the opposite side. He made it to the top at last!

Hypothesis: He tried climbing from one side first. starts before he could n't reach any higher


Hypothesis: He tried climbing from one side first. starts after he could n't reach any higher


Premise: Tim and John were good friends. They desired to play a game together. Tim mentioned he had dice in his pocket. John suggested they play dice. They played dice.

Hypothesis: Tim and John liked to play games together starts before They play dice


Hypothesis: Tim and John liked to play games together starts after They play dice


Premise: Casey decided to bake a cake. She thought she bought all the ingredients. "However, when she got home she could not find the icing." Casey had to go back to the store. Her cake was finally complete.

Hypothesis: Casey went to the store to buy what she needed. starts before Her cake be complete


Hypothesis: Casey went to the store to buy what she needed. starts after Her cake be complete


Premise: Kay was attending a self empowerment seminar. She was excited as the first presenter was her favorite author. "She sat through the opening session, rapt with attention." "By the end of the day, her head was full of great ideas." She went back to her hotel room to rest for the next day's conference.

Hypothesis: Kay had a lot on her mind starts after hearing her favorite author


Hypothesis: Kay had a lot on her mind starts before hearing her favorite author


Premise: Eric went to a yoga class. He had never been. He realized then he was not very flexible. "After the class, people were laughing at him." He did better his second time.

Hypothesis: Eric was very embarrassed. starts before He do better


Hypothesis: Eric was very embarrassed. starts after He do better


Premise: A third base coach gave the wrong sign to a player on first. The player ran to steal second base and was almost thrown out. The coach felt in the moment so he told the player to steal again. Once again the player tried to steal a base but was thrown out. That was the third out and the inning was over.

Hypothesis: A baseball game is in progress. starts before the inning was over


Hypothesis: A baseball game is in progress. starts after the inning was over


Premise: Brent is an avid hunter. Brent wanted to shoot a deer. Brent put on his camouflage gear. Brent was not able to hunt a deer. Brent went home disappointed.

Hypothesis: Brent is alive. starts before Brent want to shoot a deer


Hypothesis: Brent is alive. starts after Brent want to shoot a deer


Premise: Dave was a scientist. Dave wanted to make a great scientific discovery. Dave worked with algae to make electricity. Dave discovered he could make electricity with algae! Dave was awarded for his great discovery.

Hypothesis: Dave presented his findings at a conference. starts after Dave discovered he could make electricity with algae.


Hypothesis: Dave presented his findings at a conference. starts before Dave discovered he could make electricity with algae.


Premise: Graham was playing among his toys. He wanted to climb and tried using a toy box to do it. Suddenly the toy box snapped and broke. Graham was so sad because it was one of his favorite toys. He promised to be more careful with his toys from then on.

Hypothesis: Graham put his favorite toy in the trash starts after he was so sad it was one of his favorite toys


Hypothesis: Graham put his favorite toy in the trash starts before he was so sad it was one of his favorite toys


Premise: Josh loved to eat steak. His wife did not like steak. Josh wanted to get a good steak. He left his wife to go to the steakhouse. Now he is filing for divorce.

Hypothesis: Josh's wife is vegetarian starts before He leave his wife to go to the steakhouse


Hypothesis: Josh's wife is vegetarian starts after He leave his wife to go to the steakhouse


Premise: Tammy wanted to improve her typing. She practiced playing a typing game after school everyday. She eventually increased her word per minute dramatically. Tammy became really proficient in her computer skills. She was able to get a great job because of her computer skills.

Hypothesis: Tammy's words per minute is above average starts after She increase her word per minute dramatically


Hypothesis: Tammy's words per minute is above average starts before She increase her word per minute dramatically


Premise: The man tried his best. He failed at the task. He lost a lot of money. That put his house at risk. His wife had to get a job to help the family.

Hypothesis: the man thought he could win starts after The man try his best


Hypothesis: the man thought he could win starts before The man try his best


Premise: Tim was being fed some baby food. He was extra fussy today. Tim grabbed it and threw it all over the place. It was all too messed up to try and feed him. Tim was given a bottle instead.

Hypothesis: Tim didn't want to be fed baby food. starts before he grabbed the baby food


Hypothesis: Tim didn't want to be fed baby food. starts after he grabbed the baby food


Premise: Corey went to see a movie at the theatre. The movie began playing. "Ten minutes into the movie, the film malfunctioned." Everyone was given their money back. Corey returned to the movies the next week.

Hypothesis: Corey was excited about going to see the movie. starts before he went to see a movie at the theater.


Hypothesis: Corey was excited about going to see the movie. starts after he went to see a movie at the theater.


Premise: Jill studied all week for her math test. She stayed up studying the cold night before too. The morning of the test, she woke up sick. But she went to school anyway. Jill's teacher allowed her to take the test at home.

Hypothesis: Jill's teacher trust Jill. starts before Jill's teacher allowed her to take the test at home.


Hypothesis: Jill's teacher trust Jill. starts after Jill's teacher allowed her to take the test at home.


Premise: Bill loved to play in the forest. "One day, while playing a game, bill got himself lost." He walked around the forest for hours. "Finally, his mother came into the forest and brought bill back home." Bill was happy to be home with his mother!

Hypothesis: Bill's mother became worried starts after bill got himself lost


Hypothesis: Bill's mother became worried starts before bill got himself lost


Premise: Harry would forget lots of things. His friends suggested he keep an agenda. Harry agreed. He decided to buy a notepad. "Now, Harry was much better at remembering things."

Hypothesis: Harry is a forgetful person starts before He decide to buy a notepad


Hypothesis: Harry is a forgetful person starts after He decide to buy a notepad


Premise: Jenny wanted cupcakes. She went to the bakery. Inside the bakery were many cupcakes. Jenny liked the pink ones. She bought them all.

Hypothesis: Jenny developed a stomach ache starts after She buy them all


Hypothesis: Jenny developed a stomach ache starts before She buy them all


Premise: Jane is doing some light shopping on a Saturday. She decides she needs a new outfit for a party later that week. She picks out a cute new black dress. She then decides she needs some shoes to match. She finds and buys a very cute pair of black heels.

Hypothesis: Jane tries on a black dress starts after she picks out a cute new black dress


Hypothesis: Jane tries on a black dress starts before she picks out a cute new black dress


Premise: Martin realizes that he needs to get more exercise. He decides to have a walk around the block before he goes to bed. That night he sleeps more deeply than normal. He decides to take a walk every night before going to bed. Martin is very happy he is getting more exercise.

Hypothesis: Martin has been exercising less frequently lately. starts before Martin realized he needed to exercise more


Hypothesis: Martin has been exercising less frequently lately. starts after Martin realized he needed to exercise more


Premise: Jane took his boyfriend to a carnival. They walked around to explore different attractions. One of the workers offered them a chance to play a game. He said that they can win a prize for hitting a bottle with a ball. On Jane's first attempt, she knocked out the bottle.

Hypothesis: Jane picked up a ball to throw at the bottle. starts after They walk around to explore different attractions


Hypothesis: Jane picked up a ball to throw at the bottle. starts before They walk around to explore different attractions


Premise: I woke up and I was very hungry. I went to the kitchen to make breakfast. I got eggs and sausage from the fridge. I cooked the food and made toast and poured a glass of milk. I sat down and enjoyed the meal.

Hypothesis: The stove was used to make breakfast starts after waking up


Hypothesis: The stove was used to make breakfast starts before waking up


Premise: Evan was nine but sometimes still wet the bed. He was invited to a sleepover but afraid to attend. He did not want anyone to discover his secret! Then his mom bought him a pack of absorbent underwear to wear. Evan felt much more secure with the backup underwear on!

Hypothesis: Evan successfully attended the sleepover. starts after Evan wet the bed


Hypothesis: Evan successfully attended the sleepover. starts before Evan wet the bed


Premise: Bonnie had a small vegetable garden in her backyard. One day Bonnie found several partially-eaten vegetables there. She quickly put up a fence to keep the critters out. She also put up a scarecrow to ward off the birds. Bonnie soon harvested many tasty vegetables from the garden.

Hypothesis: She wondered if squirrels were responsible starts before She quickly put a fence to keep the critters out


Hypothesis: She wondered if squirrels were responsible starts after She quickly put a fence to keep the critters out


Premise: I used to smoke when I was younger. No matter the weather I never smoked inside. One day I was lighting a cigarette as i walked out the door. I looked up and saw three federal agents standing next to me. It turned out they were looking for the previous tenant.

Hypothesis: I stopped smoking starts after I saw three federal agents standing next to me


Hypothesis: I stopped smoking starts before I saw three federal agents standing next to me


Hypothesis: The stove was used to make breakfast starts after I be very hungry


Hypothesis: The stove was used to make breakfast starts before I be very hungry


Premise: Kelly absolutely loved her new pink dress. She wore it everywhere she could. Unfortunately yesterday she spilled dye on it. Thankfully she was able to get it out. Kelly vowed to never ruin it again.

Hypothesis: She rushed home to put stain remover on it and put it in the wash. starts after she spilled dye on it


Hypothesis: She rushed home to put stain remover on it and put it in the wash. starts before she spilled dye on it