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: I just made myself some popcorn as a snack. The doorbell rang as soon as I sat down to eat. It was my mailman delivering a package. When I came back my popcorn bowl was empty and my son was laughing. I guess I have to make more popcorn if I want my snack.
selected sentence: The doorbell rang as soon as I sat down to eat.

SOLUTION: mailman arrives at door >Causes/Enables> doorbell rings

PROBLEM: story: Nina demanded the man turn around. She was certain he was her ex-boyfriend. She wanted to yell at him some more about the past. But when the man turned around, it was Someone else. Nina felt very embarrassed and walked away after apologizing.
selected sentence: Nina felt very embarrassed and walked away after apologizing.

SOLUTION: Nina realizes the man is Someone else >Causes/Enables> Nina feels embarrassed

PROBLEM: story: Tina makes a schedule for herself every day. She feels more comfortable with a to-do list and a time frame. She wakes up, sits at her desk, and writes her day's plan. Sometimes she follows it to the letter. Even when she doesn't, she feels better with it in her pocket.
selected sentence: She wakes up, sits at her desk, and writes her day's plan.

SOLUTION:
Tina sleeps >Causes/Enables> Tina wakes up