instruction:
In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions and basic human drives of the participants in that sentence. Does any of these states of mind/feelings motivate the participant to do what happens in that sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Motivates> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the motivation sentence, you must choose a verb from :feel(s), want(s) or like(s). There will always be some motivation in the given story.
question:
story: Joe had his day off and was ready to relax. He got a call from his sister to see if he can take care of her kid. Joe said yes he can. His sister dropped off her kid . Joe took care of of the kid for the rest of the day.
selected sentence: Joe said yes he can.
answer:
Joe feel(s) agreeable >Motivates> Joe says yes

question:
story: Tom got up early and got ready for his day. He put on his best suit and made sure he looked his best. He got in his car and drove to where his mom was. He walked in and was greeted by family and friends. He then approached the coffin and said his goodbye to his mom.
selected sentence: He walked in and was greeted by family and friends.
answer:
Tom want(s) to walk in >Motivates> Tom walks in

question:
story: Laura's old cat had died when she was little. Laura's mom missed having a cat, and it was her mom's birthday. Laura's friend at school was moving, and had to give away her cat. Laura brought a carrier to school, brought the cat home, and hid it. That night, Laura surprised her mom with a cake and the new cat.
selected sentence: Laura brought a carrier to school, brought the cat home, and hid it.
answer:
Laura want(s) to bring the cat home >Motivates> Laura brings the cat home