TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the events that happen before that sentence, or are likely to have happened before it. Does any of them directly cause it, or simply make it possible? You should write your answer in the form " A >causes/enables> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible.
PROBLEM: story: A storm had just passed over Julian's house. That morning, he went outside to check the mail. He saw that a tree had fallen and smashed his shed. He called some friends over to help him fix things up. They moved the tree and fixed the shed.
selected sentence: A storm had just passed over Julian's house.

SOLUTION: A storm forms >Causes/Enables> The storm passes over the house

PROBLEM: story: Dee was very excited. His parents were taking him on vacation. They told him the destination was a surprise. When the plane landed in Florida, he laughed. He knew now: they were going to Disneyland!
selected sentence: When the plane landed in Florida, he laughed.

SOLUTION: The plane flies >Causes/Enables> The plane lands

PROBLEM: story: Karen, Ashley, and Beth were very excited. In two weeks they would be flower girls! Karen decided they should cut each other's hair. Afterward, their hair touched their ears and felt very light. When Mommy came home, she was sure to be very surprised!
selected sentence: When Mommy came home, she was sure to be very surprised!

SOLUTION:
Mommy goes out >Causes/Enables> Mommy comes home