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: Vickie told her friend not to throw the ball in the house. Her friend threw the ball and broke a light shade. Vickie was very angry. Her friend went home very sad. Vickie called and apologized to her friend.
selected sentence: Vickie was very angry.

SOLUTION: Vickie's friend throws the ball in the house >Causes/Enables> Vickie gets angry

PROBLEM: story: James attended a new art class at his college. He did not really know too much about art at all. He gave it his best effort and found out that he can draw. Now James has dreams of becoming a successful artist. With practice and determination he can reach his dreams.
selected sentence: James attended a new art class at his college.

SOLUTION: James wants to learn about art >Causes/Enables> James attends an art class

PROBLEM: story: My mom told us to write down a few things we want for Christmas. I placed the note in an envelope. The next day, she opened it up. There was $1000 dollars in the envelope. She immediately thanked me.
selected sentence: I placed the note in an envelope.

SOLUTION:
I decide to place the note >Causes/Enables> I place the note