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: Bill loved to draw different types of comic book heroes. His friend, Juan, liked to draw scenes about boats. The school was offering an art class on Saturdays. Bill decided to sign up for the art class. Juan thought it was a good idea, and signed up for the class, too.
selected sentence: Bill loved to draw different types of comic book heroes.

SOLUTION: He draws comic book heroes >Causes/Enables> He loves drawing comic book heroes

PROBLEM: story: Mike wanted to start his own business. All his friends told him not too and that it was a bad idea. Mike was told that most business fail within the first months. Mike still believed in himself and did it anyway. Now over a year later Mike's business is very successful.
selected sentence: Now over a year later Mike's business is very successful.

SOLUTION: Mike starts a business >Causes/Enables> Mike's business is successful

PROBLEM: story: I made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper. I first buttered the bread and started the griddle. I then got the cheese out and put it on the bread. I put the sandwiches on the griddle until they were a golden brown. I then took the sandwiches off and stacked them all on a plate.
selected sentence: I made grilled cheese sandwiches for supper.

SOLUTION:
Dinner time was approaching >Causes/Enables> I made grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner