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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.
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story: Dan had never tried an apple before. He enjoyed all other fruits, but Something about apples disgusted him. His girlfriend decided that today she would trick him. She ground apples and used them in a sauce for his steak. Dan ate the sauce and thought it was delicious.
selected sentence: His girlfriend decided that today she would trick him.
answer:
Dan has never tried apples >Causes/Enables> Dan's girlfriend decides to trick him

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story: My son did not know how to order food at a restaurant. I took my son to a restaurant with a children's menu. I then instructed my son to read the menu and select a food option. When the waiter came I told my son to tell the waiter his selection. My son now understands how to order food at a restaurant.
selected sentence: I then instructed my son to read the menu and select a food option.
answer:
My son doesn't know how to order food >Causes/Enables> I instructed my son to select a food option

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story: Anne loved comfortable shoes. She put on some flip flops. They were squishy and comfortable. Anne loved the sound they made as she walked. The flip flops were her favorite shoes!
selected sentence: The flip flops were her favorite shoes!
answer:
They are squishy and comfortable >Causes/Enables> The flip flops are her favorite shoes