Walter decided he should do something to help his mother. He decided he would weed the landscaping in the front yard. He worked very hard to pull up all the stray plants he could find. But when his mother came outside, she was not happy!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Walter realized he'd accidentally been pulling up her flowers!
- Walter continued to pull up the stray plants.


Lady loved tacos. Especially from taco trucks. One day she ordered a taco from a truck. With excitement, she took a bite.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She spat it out because she had been served a spoiled fish taco.
- She relished the taste of her banana sundae.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Josh woke up early to get ready for the hike he had been planning. After a shower, he made sure all his supplies were packed. He left his house and drove to the park where he was going hiking. Because it was early in the day Josh had the trail mostly to himself.
OPTIONS:
- Josh loved the outdoors.
- Josh loathed the outdoors.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Afterwards we ate lunch together.

I read to my son's preschool class today. The parents take turns coming in to read a story to the kids. My son picked his favorite book for me to read. The kids loved the story. Afterwards we ate lunch together.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The smell reminded him of his love for his birds.

Todd collected and raised lovebirds. He had 12 in all. His apartment stank from the animals. Todd didn't mind the smell. The smell reminded him of his love for his birds.


Tom loved burgers. He went to his friends house to eat dinner. They were having burgers made of turkey not beef. Tom got angry when he found this out.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tom complained all evening about the turkey burgers.
- Tom was excited about the turkey burgers.


Continue the following story.

Sue had an ice cream cone. Her brother smacked it out her hand. She told her mom. Her mom made him apologize.
OPTIONS:
- Her mom made her brother give her his.
- Her mom congratulated her brother.


Jim had never seen snow before. He had just moved to Indiana a couple week ago. When he woke up and saw snow he was amazed. He wanted to go sled on the biggest hill in town.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jim wished it was summer time.
- Jim headed to the store to buy a sled.


Kelly really wanted a tattoo. She begged her parents but they said no. As a result, she went and got one anyway. When she got home, her parents found out.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kelly's parents raised her allowance.
- Kelly was grounded for a week.


Story: Mary and Emma drove to the beach. They decided to swim in the ocean. Mary turned to talk to Emma. Emma said to watch out for the waves.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The ocean was a calm as a bathtub.
- A big wave knocked Mary down.


Continue the following story.

David's father had painstakingly assembled a collection of rare coins. One day, he found some of his prized coins missing. He questioned Davis about their absence. David had taken them for lunch money!
OPTIONS:
- David's father then thanked him.
- David was grounded by his father.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Chris had a lot of chickens. He gathered eggs from them every day. He took the eggs down to the farmer's market. Everyone loved Chris's eggs and paid a lot of money for them.
OPTIONS:
- Chris then opened a business and became successful.
- Chris could not sell any eggs.


Continue the following story.

Beth and Carol went out for Chinese. After dinner Beth opened up her fortune cookie. Beth was anticipating good fortune for the rest of the week. Beth called her later in the week to give her good news.
OPTIONS:
- Beth's dog had been hit by a car!
- Beth had just won the lottery!


Context: Mary was excited, today was her twentieth birthday. When she woke up, she found a big wrapped box in the kitchen. She opened the box and found a brain new pair of ice skates. Under the ice skates were two tickets to the ring tonight with Kim.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Mary was very happy.
- Mary was really upset with Kim.


Stuart had three days off work. He wanted to go hunting during that time. Stuart invited his friends to a hunting trip. They all went deer hunting for two days.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Stuart and his friends did not go hunting.
- After the trip, Stuart felt much better.


Context: The Mills next door had a new car. The car was stolen during the weekend. They came to my house and asked me if I knew anything. I told them I didn't, but for some reason they suspected me.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They called the police to come to my house.
- They liked me a lot after that.


They had heard about potty training bunnies. It seemed like a good idea to try that. After a while they decided to leave her out of her cage. It seemed to go very well!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The bunny learned to use the litter box!
- They had to clean up after the bunny every day.


Continue the following story.

Mia opened a cafe when she was thirty. After five Years, the cafe got really successful. One day a celebrity visited her cafe. The celebrity was so impressed that they tweeted about it.
OPTIONS:
- Her cafe became even more popular.
- Her cafe went out of business.


Maya was afraid that she was too old to have a family. She dreamed of meeting the perfect man and having kids. Finally she joined a dating service to try to meet the right man. She met a great guy who eventually asked her to marry him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Maya said yes.
- Maya decided to never get married.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Gina sat on her grandpa's bed staring outside. It was winter and his garden was dead until spring. Her grandpa had passed away so there would be no one to tend it. The weeds would take over and strangle the flowers.
OPTIONS:
- Gina asked her grandpa what kind of flowers he liked best.
- Gina decided to go outside and pick some of the weeds.


Context: Cis was doing her laundry. She took her clothes out of the washer. Then she spotted something. There was a $100 bill in the washer!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- That was a great day for Cis.
- Her clothing had been stained red with the crushed berries.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Ina's family was full and satisfied.

Ina was making lunch for her family. She cooked lots of food. Then she asked them all to the table. They sat and ate together. Ina's family was full and satisfied.


Ella's dad had to go on a business trip to Munich. Ella begged her dad to bring her with him. She had never been to Germany and she wanted to see it! Her dad agreed and brought Ella with him on the trip.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She was disappointed.
- She had a wonderful time.


Continue the following story.

Myla was asked to be in a play. She a had a leading role. Myla was struggling to remember her lines. Her mother began helping her practice daily.
OPTIONS:
- With her mother's help Myla memorized her lines quickly.
- Myla was excited to finally upgrade her cell phone model.


Continue the following story.

Neil took a ferry to the island of Sicily. The wind blew his hair as he watched the waves. Soon it docked, and he stepped onto the island. It was so breathtakingly beautiful!
OPTIONS:
- Neil enjoyed Sicily.
- Sicily was the worst place neil had ever been.


Ted tried out for the baseball team at school. He did not make the team though. His coach told him he needed to be able to it the ball better. Teddy spent the next year practicing his baseball swing.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He tried out for the team again and this time, he made it.
- The following year, he easily made the swim team.


Eva hid easter eggs in her house for her children to find. They found all but one egg. When they could not find the last, they assumed they had miscounted. A week later, Eva smelled something strange behind the bookcase.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Eva found the egg!
- Eva found an orange!


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Now Horatio enjoys traveling to many big cities.

Horatio had always been afraid of spending time in big cities. His friends and family encouraged him to try visiting a city. Finally he took their advice and booked a bus ticket to Boston. Once there, Horatio found Boston to be fun and friendly. Now Horatio enjoys traveling to many big cities.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Sarah brought it home and used it.

Sarah was watching television. A commercial came on for the new Xbox. Sarah immediately drove to her local electronics store. She bought a new Xbox with a headset and extra controller. Sarah brought it home and used it.


Continue the following story.

Mary had lost forty pounds. She couldn't wait to go to the beach and show off! She donned her new bikini and headed to the shore. There, she strutted up and down the water's edge.
OPTIONS:
- Mary put a sweater on.
- Mary got a lot of positive attention.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jim really wanted a new smart watch. He started saving his money because the watch was very expensive. One day he walked into work and there was a present on his desk. His boss had bought him a smart watch because of his excellent work.
OPTIONS:
- Jim was angry.
- Jim was delighted.


Context: Tony went to the lake to think about his life. As he sat there he watched a man who seemed so peaceful. The man was fishing and didn't have a care in the world. Tony decided life was too short and he too wanted to be a fisherman.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tony decided to study algebra.
- Tony went to the docks to find an apprenticeship.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Billy picked up several books to take with him.

Billy was 6, and just learning to read. His parents took him to the library. Billy was amazed how many books there were! They stood in line for his library card. Billy picked up several books to take with him.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Molly had a great day.

Molly loves popcorn. She eats it everyday. On Molly birthday her mom took her to the popcorn factory. They took a tour of the factory. Molly had a great day.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Dan and Carol met as manager trainees at a fast food restaurant. They were sent to further training in a town three hours away. They decided to drive together to save on costs. Talking in the car for hours each way, they got to know each other.
OPTIONS:
- By the time they got to the training, they felt like friends.
- Carol asked Dan to buy her a box of Kleenex.


My sister in law had some items she wanted to sell on eBay. She is not very savvy at this, so she asked me to sell for her. I listed a pocket watch and some cufflinks. They sold for $140.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My sister never wants me to sell items for her again.
- My sister was happy with the money I obtained for her.


Mel took a girl on a date. They had a wonderful time. The next day he called her for a second date. He was worried she would refuse.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She had been away on a trip in Alaska for some time.
- To his relief she accepted.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ida was delivering her baby daughter. She still hadn't thought of a name! Then a nurse suggested "Irene". Ida considered it and decided it was a lovely name.
OPTIONS:
- Ida asked her husband what he thought about Irene.
- Ida told the nurse to stop suggesting ugly names.


Continue the following story.

Kristie's church was going on a mission trip to Alaska. Kristie really wanted to go. It was very expensive to go. Kristie worked at her job every chance she got.
OPTIONS:
- Her boss took up a collection to help her out.
- Kristie was selfish and cold-hearted.


Continue the following story.

Jenny's Mom took her to the orchard. It was the first time she'd seen apples on trees! Her Mom hoisted her on her shoulder so Jenny could reach. Jenny grabbed a bright red apple from a tree.
OPTIONS:
- Jenny started to cry.
- Jenny took a bite.


Elaine was preparing an Easter basket for her niece. Elaine learned that her niece love Peppa Pig. Elaine went to the store and purchased several Peppa Pig items. After purchasing the items, Elaine assembled the Easter basket.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Her niece hated the Easter basket.
- Her niece saw the basket and hugged Elaine around the neck.


Context: Sarah was out with her friends. She had been watching a movie at the theater. Sarah lost track of time and arrived back at home late. She missed her curfew by a few hours.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Sarah's parents were upset and moved her curfew even earlier.
- Sarah's parents were waiting for her with flowers and candy.


It had been snowing all night. The kids woke up early and asked their mom if school was cancelled. Mom said that school was closed today and that it was a snow day. The kids rushed to get their coats and winter gear on.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They ran outside to play.
- They went back to their rooms to play video games.


Story: Today was my 1st grade field trip. My class went to the field in the back of the school. Many students and faculty were resting on towels placed on the ground. In addition, many sports took place.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I got a nice sun tan that day.
- I was hit in the face with a football and got a black eye.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Ellen stopped her dad from cutting the tree.

Ellen's family went to the mountains to cut down a fresh tree. They searched and searched before finding the perfect Christmas tree. Just as her dad was about to make the first cut, they noticed a nest. There was a family of squirrels living in the tree. Ellen stopped her dad from cutting the tree.


Rico was working really hard on his essay for English. After working on it all night, he decided to take a short nap. He slept in and was late for for school. When he got to school he noticed that his essay was gone.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Rico decided to take another nap.
- Rico's teacher let him turn in the essay the next day.


Continue the following story.

John and Bill signed up to participate in a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt was at their school. They went from classroom to classroom to search for clues. John and Bill found all the clues.
OPTIONS:
- And they won.
- But they weren't interesting in winning.


Continue the following story.

Franny did not particularly like all of the immigration happening. She thought immigrants were coming to cause social problems. Franny was upset when an immigrant moved in next door. The immigrant, Sal, was kind and became friends with Franny.
OPTIONS:
- Franny ended up getting deported.
- Franny learned to examine her prejudices.


My boyfriend and I were on vacationing on the beach. We went to a beach that was inhabited by wild dogs. One dog, named Rubia, watched our things while we swam. We were so happy, we brought her meat the next day.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Rubia then became very nice to us.
- Rubia was a very mean dog.


Today was Lara's birthday! Her boyfriend, George came over to her house and cooked dinner. They watched a movie together and cuddled on the couch. After the movie, George gave her a silver necklace.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She was thrilled.
- She never had George over for dinner again.


Lori was drunk one night. Her friends convinced her to get a tattoo. She picked a random one off the wall. The next week it got infected.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She immediately confronted the tattoo artist.
- She decided to get another tattoo.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: After an hour the floor was gleaming and Mary was very pleased.

Mary decided to clean her kitchen. The floor was filthy! She sent her kids outside to play. Then she got on her knees and scrubbed the whole floor. After an hour the floor was gleaming and Mary was very pleased.


Context: Aya wanted to grow her own flowers. She bought seeds at the garden store. She planted them and watered them. Soon she had little sprouts!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Aya was thrilled!
- Aya hated plants.


Context: Neil loved visiting London! He thought it was charming and friendly. But he wanted a better view. So he bought a ticket on the huge London Eye ferris wheel.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Neil had a wonderful view of the city.
- Neil decided not to come to London anymore.


Context: Lee lost his first baby tooth. He was so happy! He placed it under his pillow. In the morning he checked.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Lee  decided law enforcement would be the career for him.
- The tooth fairy left him several dollars.


My best friend played a video game online. One day, she met a nice boy there. They talked every day and fell in love. They finally met in person and hit it off.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They were very sad about the incident.
- The two became a very loving couple.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Today was moving day. Unfortunately it started raining early in the morning. Since all of my things were packed, the move went quick. We got a little bit wet!
OPTIONS:
- I wish it had rained more.
- I wish he had been sunny.


Lucy was nervous during her first job interview. She answered all of the questions accurately. Lucy waited for three days after the interview to contact the company. The company notified her that the job was hers.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Lucy was so disappointed.
- Lucy was ecstatic!


Context: May was training to run a mile in under five minutes. She had trained for months and was pushing her body's limits. She began ignoring her soreness and kept running for days. One day, she felt so sore she couldn't move but kept running.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- May achieved her goal of running the mile in under five minutes.
- May became the fastest swimmer in the school.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Bon had been writing his pen pal Luc in France for months. Then Luke said his family would be visiting America! Bon was so excited that he would get to meet Luc in person. His parents agreed that Luc and his family could visit their home.
OPTIONS:
- Bon and Luc had a great time in America.
- Bon and Luc had a great time in Germany.


Story: Jane woke up and decided to exercise. Jane woke up Jill. Jill suggested to Jane that they should run. Both of the girls went outside for a run.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Two miles half later, they returned, exhausted and happy.
- When they got outside they decided to get ice cream instead.


Bill was working all day at the office. It was so busy, they made Bill skip lunch. After Bill's work day ended, he looked for a place to eat. He found a Red Robin right around the corner.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- But looking at it made Bill lose his appetite.
- Bill enjoyed a burger there.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Caitlin felt guilty and came clean to her mom.

While washing the dishes, Caitlin broke one of her mom's best dishes. Caitlin knew her mom would be mad. She lied and said that her sister did it. Her sister was scolded. Caitlin felt guilty and came clean to her mom.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: His mom left.

I was at my friend's house last week. He left to the bathroom and his mom entered the room. She told me I was cute and started flirting. i told her I wasn't interested. His mom left.


Denise had been trying to save her money for a long time. She had been selling lemonade. She would take her money and put it in a pink piggy bank. The day came when it was so full she couldn't fit any more in it.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Denise didn't know what to do when she ran out of money.
- She bought a second piggy bank so she could keep saving money.


Trudey wanted to write novels for a living. She wrote one through traditional publishing means. It barely made enough to cover the advance she had received. She wrote another through self-publishing avenues.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Trudey hoped self-publishing would be more profitable.
- Trudey called her sister and asked her to come to dinner.


Gina and her friends were all talking about the new boy. He had arrived at the school today and received a new desk. Now all the students in the class wanted new desks. But there weren't enough.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The new student had glasses.
- They were jealous of the new boy!


Continue the following story.

David was walking home from school. He heard a tiny bark behind him. A small black puppy was following him home. He asked his mom if he could keep it.
OPTIONS:
- Davids mom took him to get a kitten.
- His mom said yes he could keep the puppy.


Yesterday, Pat was on a hiking trip with her girl scout troop. While they were eating lunch, her friends were playing around. One of the girls grabbed her phone and threw it into the lake. The girl was reprimanded for her action, but Pat never found her phone.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Pat called her parents on the phone.
- Pat never talked to that girl again.


Samantha called me for an interview over the phone. I answered most of her questions with ease. Afterwards, we said our parting remarks. I exhaled heavily when I hung up the phone.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Samantha called me the next day and offered me the job.
- Samantha called me the next day to conduct a phone interview.


Context: She closed the door and locked it behind her. Her movement was sultry as she approached him. He watched in easy anticipation. She swept him into her arms and they kissed.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Then they painted the room.
- Then they had sex.


Lay was teaching her son to read. She taught him the alphabet. Then she helped him sound out simple words. Soon Lay's son was reading short books.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He became an avid reader.
- He was accepted at an early age in the academy for the blind.


Kate was on a field trip to the park. She loved the monkey bars the most. There was a line to use them when she got there. When it was her turn, she hopped up gleefully.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She had fun climbing.
- She was very disappointed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The next day mark brought her saw as promised.

Megan owned an apple orchard. She needed to have some of her apple trees pruned. She called her neighbor Mark to see if she could borrow his saw. Mark said he would drop it off in the morning on his way to school. The next day mark brought her saw as promised.


Story: Allen wanted to chop down the tree in his front yard. He used an axe but it was not quite sharp enough. He found his chainsaw but it ran out of gas. He kicked the tree with his foot, yelling and screaming.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Allen gave up on the idea of chopping down that tree.
- Allen started to feel excited.


Tam felt defeated as she looked at her lawn covered with Dandelions. Kids came to her daycare, one of them picking a Dandelion for Tam. Tam had an idea. Before they left, Tam told the kids to pick a bouquet for their moms.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tam took the kids to Canada.
- The kids picked bouquets.


Story: Mick wanted a cool jean jacket like his friends had. He wanted to be stylish like them, but he was broke. Then he went to a secondhand store and saw a great jean jacket. It was only six dollars!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Mick asked his mother to loan him six dollars for the jacket.
- Mick purchased the jacket for twelve dollars.


It was Jane's 2nd date with Jack. As she waited for him to arrive her mother asked when she would return. Jane avoided answering her mother's questions. She was relieved to finally see Jack pull into the driveway.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She opened the door and left.
- Jane's mother was very happy with her.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They were all impressed.

Becca started taking painting classes. She became adept at portraiture quickly. She had a natural talent for painting people's faces. She painted every member of her family. They were all impressed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Aspen began to panic.

Aspen was about to get married. She was getting ready when she saw a text from her fiance. He was worried that she had left him at the alter. She realized that she was twenty minutes late. Aspen began to panic.


Context: A car was driving across this abandoned road. A deer ended up moving out of the vines. Since the driver was scared by the deer, he didn't hesitate to stop. The deer died from injury.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The driver laughed the whole way home.
- The driver drove off shaken, but unhurt.


Story: Ela was babysitting. Her young charge wanted chicken nuggets. Ela checked, but there were none in the freezer. She went to McDonald's and bought some nuggets.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ela ate all of the chicken by herself.
- The child was happy with his nuggets.


Context: Pam tried to trim Archie's claws. She tried holding him all different ways. He didn't want them clipped at all! Finally she thought of something that would work.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Pam gave up trying to trim Archie's claws.
- Pam gave Archie some food in an attempt to calm him down.


Jerry and Stacey had been dating for a few months. He knew he loved her but was shy about saying it. He finally mustered up enough courage and told her. She told him she loved him as well.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jerry and Stacey remembered this day for the rest of their lives.
- That was the night Jerry and Stacey broke up.


Story: Omar was walking his dog in a new neighborhood. Then he realized he had gotten lost! Omar was afraid. He retraced his steps carefully.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He decided it was time to get a new dog.
- They made it home safely.


Context: Ray wanted to get into a good college. He had to write an essay. He tried very hard. He put in a lot of effort.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Ray hoped they would not admit him.
- Ray hoped he would be admitted.


Samantha went to the park in the morning. She went to walk her dog. Her dog pooped on the grass. Samantha forgot to carry a plastic bag.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Samantha looked around and left.
- Samantha bagged the poop.


Jeanne enjoyed watching crime drama on television. Her favorite show was cancelled. She wrote a letter to the head of the network. She encouraged her friends to write letters as well.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The network cast her in the show.
- The letters made no difference.


My brother and I saw 2001 A Space Odyssey in 1968. We cut classes to watch the movie. We went to a special Cinerama three screen theater. We enjoyed the movie and talked about it afterward.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My brother decided that the movie was boring.
- My brother and I have so much fun we made plans to go again.


David was tired of living with all of the ice and snow of Ohio. So he decided to check with his travel agent to see where to go. Unfortunately his travel agent didn't have anything available. David went home, but on his way saw a flyer for a cruise!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He decided to visit Canada instead.
- He booked the trip the second he got home.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I think she'll be surprised and delighted by all of it.

I sent flowers and a cookie to my wife today. Valentine's Day is Sunday but I sent things to her work. The flowers were roses in a glass vase. The cookie said "Happy Valentine's Day." I think she'll be surprised and delighted by all of it.


Cary went to a karaoke bar and sang horribly one night. Everyone laughed and made her feel sad. Cary found a vocal coach in her home town. After a few lessons she went back to the karaoke bar.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Cary danced around the pole to the music.
- Cary was still terrible and everyone made fun of her again.


James woke up and was in a bad mood immediately. He went too fix breakfast and burnt his toast. Then went to get dressed and couldn't find any socks. James decided it was a bad day and he was going back to bed.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- James woke up later and felt much better.
- James was having a great morning.


Gina was at her grandpa's funeral. She didn't want to see the body. But her mother insisted they all view it. Gina tried, but was unable to talk her way out of it.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Gina went up to her grandpa and saw he was finally at peace.
- Gina became excited to see her grandpa.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Bill used to always love going to Cape Cod. He loved being by the ocean. But he also loved all the fresh fish. He would always go to same restaurant.
OPTIONS:
- He liked to order the "Catch of the Day."
- The chef there was notorious for serving spoiled fish.


Chase and his girlfriend got into a fight. They went to bed mad. In the morning they sat and talked. Finally they made up and hugged.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Chase and his girlfriend broke up.
- They promised not to go to bed mad anymore.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Alanna was able to kiss her crush when her grades improved.

Alanna was the worst student in the MATHletes club. Her crush had started tutoring fellow students in math. She felt embarrassed but signed up anyway. They hit it off right away and Alanna worked very hard. Alanna was able to kiss her crush when her grades improved.


Gina's CD player was broken. But she had a tape deck. The tape deck was more work than the CD player. If she wanted to hear a song again she had to rewind the tape.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina used her CD player instead.
- Gina bought a new CD player.


Mike and his buddies wanted something to do. They looked around and realized they had several guns and goggles. They decided to go outside and play airsoft. They set up in a forest and played all afternoon.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Mike had a great time.
- Mike had a terrible time.


Anna and Aidan were playing cards one night. Then Aidan suggested they play board games. Anna thought it'd be boring. She agreed anyway, and she was glad she did.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She walked home and mopped the whole say.
- She realized she loved board games.


Continue the following story.

I was clothes shopping the other day. Everything I found was made in China. Some stuff was made in Vietnam. I couldn't find anything from America.
OPTIONS:
- I bought all of the clothes that were made in America.
- I decided not to buy any clothes.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: It turned out that Bill had a stomach virus.

Bill was eating dinner with his family. He sudden felt ill after eating his mom's spaghetti. He asked to be excused. Bill quickly ran to the bathroom and puked. It turned out that Bill had a stomach virus.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Peter bought noodles.

Peter was very hungry. He only had two dollars in his bank account. He decided to go to the grocery store. Luckily, noodles were on sale for less than two dollars. Peter bought noodles.


Story: Faye was completely broke and the bills were piling up. She had a recurring medical problem and the treatment was not cheap. In desperation, she considered stealing from a friend of hers. Before going through with it, she applied for government aid.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Faye's friend offered a loan as she waited for the aid to arrive.
- Faye wished she hadn't stolen the check from her friend.


Context: Ed pass a car as he drove to the bank. He tried slowing down after passing but failed. His brakes did no work. Ed looked around for something to slow him down.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Ed coasted to the side of the road until he stopped.
- Ed ate his peanuts.


Mike took his son Jon and daughter-in-law Pam to the shooting range. He warned them to wear clothes that covered their neck and chest. If they didn't, hot spent shell casings could fall into their collars. Pam's shirt didn't have a collar, so a bit of her chest was exposed.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Pam got burns on her chest.
- Pam took of her shirt.


Story: Terry was a popular, good looking classmate of mine. He was loved by all the girls. One day, I heard that he was shot and killed. He was the first person I knew who had been murdered.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I couldn't eat all day from shock.
- I was the only person who was sad.


Story: Alice adopted a pit bull puppy earlier this year. She was worried that people would judge him because of his breed. She took him to puppy classes and trained him properly. Alice loved him and used a lot of positive reinforcement.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Alice thinks pit bulls make dangerous pets.
- Alice believes pit bulls can make good pets.


I went driving the other day. After putting the key in, I turned the ignition. It wasn't long before I was on the road! I went to a grocery store to see if there were any deals.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- There were, and I bought food and then went home.
- I did not food, so I drove straight home.


I got a new laptop last month. For a long time it was great. I was able to do a lot with it. Unfortunately it broke yesterday.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I am going to try and have it repaired.
- I can't wait to try out some new programs on it.


Story: Joe was at home enjoying an adult beverage. Suddenly a loud crashing sound came from the back yard. Joe rushed out to discover a tree had fallen. He put away the drink.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Joe went to inspect the damage.
- Joe took a nap on the tree.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Betty didn't like onions. She would order everything on a burger except onions. When she got back from the fast food place she opened her burger. It had onions on it.
OPTIONS:
- Betty was happy at management.
- Betty was outraged and returned it.


Mary liked jumping rope. She would do it all the time. It kept her in good shape. She always had energy.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mary lost her job because she didn't have any stamina.
- Mary was glad she learned to jump rope.


Continue the following story.

Stewart and his sister were fighting over the TV remote. Their parents yelled at them to stop, but the kids persisted. During a tug of war over the remote, it flew out of their hands. The remote smashed into the TV screen, resulting in a big crack.
OPTIONS:
- Stewart and his sister were in trouble.
- Stewart and his sister parents congratulated them.


Seven men went to the river. Joe was the youngest, full of pride. He jumped in the water, even though he knew that he couldn't swim well. The tide was too strong for him.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The oldest man had to save Joe.
- Joe loved the trip to the river.


Story: Felipe had been interested in Germany since he was a young child. He learned about the language and culture by reading library books. Finally in college he was able to visit Berlin. Felipe loved the German art, food, and beer.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Felipe never wanted to go to Germany again.
- Felipe visited Germany again later in his life.


I arrived in school and decided to head to the library. When I looked at my phone, it had ten percent of its battery left. In addition, I forgot my phone charger at home. Unless there was an emergency call, I didn't use my phone.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I didn't need to use my phone the whole day.
- I used my phone until the battery died anyway.


Continue the following story.

Joey was fourteen. He really wanted to shave. He watched his face every week in the mirror. Finally he began to grow a beard.
OPTIONS:
- Joey felt very grown up.
- Joey felt childish.


Jane spent many hours packing for her flight. She went to bed late. Hours later her alarm went off three times. She did not wake up.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jane arrived at the airport six hours early.
- Jane didn't make her flight in time.


Gina wanted to watch a show that her siblings didn't. They refused to watch what she wanted. Her mom and dad were watching TV in the living room. Gina decided to watch her show in their room.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her mom and dad were ashamed of her.
- Gina was happy that she got to see her show.


Sally went to the store to buy a beach chair. Upon exit, she places her wallet on the car's trunk. After placing the chair on the back seat, she drives away. At the beach entrance, she reaches for her wallet to pay to the fee.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sally's went home and went to sleep instead.
- Sally was sad she had lost her wallet.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Bod and Sally had a great time at their party.

Bod and Sally have been married for over 50 years. There anniversary is coming up soon. Their daughter decided to throw them a party. The celebration theme was Memory Lane. Bod and Sally had a great time at their party.


Continue the following story.

10-year-old Billy's uncle sent him a collectible coin every birthday. Billy showed off the collection to some boys from school. One of the boys told Billy he had a baseball for sale. Billy really wanted the baseball.
OPTIONS:
- Billy exchanged several of his coins for the baseball.
- Billy told the boy the baseball was stupid.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

It was gross.

We live on the banks of a small pond. In 1999 the state drained the pond. The state said the pond sediment had to be removed. We took photos of thousands of dead fish. It was gross.


Story: Shay was meeting with a woman who wanted to hire a nanny. They met in a Starbucks and ordered some drinks. With their drinks, they sat down and got to know each other. Finally, the woman offered Shay the position.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Shay refused the woman's offer.
- Shay was thrilled.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She had a great time.

Sue just bought a brand new computer. She wanted to play games on it. She downloaded her favorite game. She was so glad that it ran smoothly. She had a great time.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The hamburgers I made were delicious.

I started the grill to cook hamburgers. I took the patties out and laid them on the grill. The patties sizzled as the grill got hotter. Finally I took the patties off and put them on a bun. The hamburgers I made were delicious.


Sunny went with her family to a village. The village was hosting a swap meet. Her family found some great deals. Overall Sunny found the event boring.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She asked if they could go again next week.
- She rolled her eyes as her folks rejoiced at all the neat things.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

How sad Jasper cannot see it unless he looks in a mirror!

Jasper has always wanted to get a tattoo. He knows that tattoos are painful but he wants one anyway. He decides to get a tattoo of a tiger on his back. The tattoo comes out looking great. How sad Jasper cannot see it unless he looks in a mirror!


Mom thought the living room furniture looked old and shabby. It was time for some new seating. She bought the perfect set. The new furniture looked and felt great.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My mom missed the old furniture.
- The living room had a brand new appeal.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Earl was shocked as Jack drove away.

Earl went out with his cousin Jack plenty of times. Earl didn't think anything bad would happen this day. But Jack had a stolen car for them to ride in. Next, Jack pulled into a bank and then came running out with cash. Earl was shocked as Jack drove away.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Their business became a success.

Mark and Andy worked at a pizzeria. They both loved to make pizza. One day they decided to open up their own pizzeria. The pizzeria became very busy and profitable. Their business became a success.


Tim got his first job. But it required him to sit for long hours. Tim wanted to spend the money he earned on a car. But instead, he had to spend it on back surgery.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- His back felt much better after surgery.
- Tim decided to buy a boat.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ana was walking home from school one afternoon. She was texting on her phone as she walked. Not paying attention, And walked right into a telephone pole! She split her lip open quite badly.
OPTIONS:
- Ana went to get a metal stud piercing for her lip.
- Ana also got splinters in her lips!


Context: Old Aunt Margaret loved her tea pot. It had been in her family for three generations. Passed down from mother to daughter. Unfortunately Old Aunt Margaret didn't have any children.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She threw the teapot away.
- She decided to give the teapot to her niece.


Ed wanted to make homemade juice for his family. He bought a bag of oranges and juiced them. Then he chilled the juice overnight. In the morning, he served it to his family.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- His family loved it.
- It was the best apple juice that they had ever had.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He planned out his perfect road trip.

Matt wanted to travel with his motorhome. He went out to start it one day to see how it ran. It started right up! He loaded it up with food and gas. He planned out his perfect road trip.


Gina walked home as the sun was setting. It was 8 PM and it was still blazing hot outside. Gina had no where to go but home. In the house the fans in the windows did nothing the kill the heat.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina decided to go jogging.
- Gina wished she could afford an air conditioner.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The girl rejected him.

Jerod's brothers talked him into trying online dating. He was nervous but was determined to do his best to meet someone. He view a lot of profiles before he found one he liked. It took him a week to get up the nerve to message the girl. The girl rejected him.


Samantha arrives at the bar for her date early. She decides to look through the magazine sitting on the bar. Samantha becomes engrossed in an article about peaches. By the time her date arrives she has read all about peaches.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Samantha was able to break the ice by talking about peaches.
- Samantha told her date everything she knew about apples.


Context: The book Gina had started reading had been checked out. She wouldn't be able to see how the book ended for a month. She didn't have anything to read in the meantime. She searched the shelves, but nothing looked good.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Gina was pleased.
- Gina was annoyed.


Continue the following story.

William was feeling down after receiving some bad news. William's wife tried to raise his spirits, but was unsuccessful. William's friend asked him to help move a sofa for a wounded veteran. The move turned into a 6 hour visit that raised William's spirits.
OPTIONS:
- He went home and happily kissed his wife.
- He went to bed early that night because he was so depressed.


Continue the following story.

Eve wrote short stories and published them online. She didn't make any money but enjoyed her hobby. One day, she saw an advertisement for freelance writing. She submitted one of her old published stories.
OPTIONS:
- Eve decided that she hated writing.
- They offered her a job.


Casey was competing in a school talent show. She was incredibly nervous. All she could think about was all eyes on her. Thankfully when she hit the stage her nerves cooled.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Everyone was disappointed in Casey.
- Casey did a wonderful job.


Story: Maya was walking home one night from work. She fumbled with her keys while trying to get into her car. Someone began approaching her from a dark alley. Frightened, she quickly got into her car and started it.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Maya felt scared.
- Maya started to laugh.


Continue the following story.

Don wanted some excitement one day. He had never skated before, so he wanted to try that. Don found a local skating rink in town. Don drove to the skating rink with his new skates.
OPTIONS:
- Don went to eat chicken wings.
- Don had a great time skating for the first time.


Story: Gina was watering the garden. As her brother walked by she sprayed him with water. He ran laughing, and screaming. Her sisters and another brother joined in as well.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Gina was sad.
- Gina had a great time.


Rob needed some suits cleaned. He went to a new cleaner that opened near his house. It was a bit pricey but he hoped they would do a good job. A few days later he got his clothes back still dirty.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He was happy with the new cleaners.
- He requested to have his money refunded from them.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Miles knew his girlfriend, Teresa, loved pandas. He devised a plan to give her the perfect birthday gift. He spent his whole week making stuffed pandas for her. When her birthday came, he gave them to her.
OPTIONS:
- Teresa was so grateful she gave Miles a kiss right on the spot.
- Teresa decided to sell the pandas Miles gave her.


Context: Gavin had always wanted to use a bow and arrow. He found a local archery range and an instructor to teach him. At first Gavin had trouble shooting arrows accurately. However, he did not give up.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Gavin cancelled his archery lessons.
- Gradually, Gavin's archery skills improved.


Continue the following story.

Today was the day Fred was getting his exam back. He was quite excited. But at the same time he was nervous. Finally when he got it back he saw that he aced it.
OPTIONS:
- He was upset at the grade he received.
- He was so excited to ace it.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jenny had a big crush on Leroy. They were at the school dance. She mustered up her courage to ask him for a dance. He told her no and laughed with his friends.
OPTIONS:
- She laughed in Leroy's' face.
- She ran away and cried to her mom.


Context: Brian was a highschool student who felt sure of his intelligence. He had a big test coming up but felt sure that he would pass. Brian did not study for the test. When Brian took the test, he realized he was unprepared.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Brian's teacher praised Brian's performance on the test.
- Brian felt lucky that he got a C on the test.


John had been looking at houses. He had not found one he was in love with. He finally found one in his price range. He put in an offer.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The seller accepted and John was the proud owner of a new home!
- John rented the apartment after putting down a deposit.


Story: Kim was going to the mall with her aunt to see Santa. They arrived at the mall and could see the line from the parking lot. They waited in line for two hours. When it was Kim's turn she was afraid of Santa.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Kim insisted her mother come with her.
- Kim gave Santa a big hug.


Mike would go to his friends house. They would play Sega for hours. All different kinds of games. After hours he'd finally head home.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mike loved going to his friends' house.
- Mike stole the Sega to sell it for cocaine.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Now Brittany's father wears a boa around his neck.

Brittany knitted scarves. She tried to make each one unique. She was making a scarf for her father. She put a snake design on it. Now Brittany's father wears a boa around his neck.


Context: Frank opened his present. It was a shiny red wagon. He started to cry. His father explained that he'd once gotten one as a gift.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Frank was very grateful for the gift.
- Frank threw the wagon away.


A man knocked on the front door. He didn't say anything when I answered. He just kept staring. The dog ran out the door.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I started to run after the dog.
- I decided to ask the man for lunch.


Bertha wanted to get a haircut. However, she was undecided on how to cut her hair. Bertha had a idea to go to a wig store. At the wig store Bertha tried on different wigs.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Bertha bought a bright red wig with frosted blonde tips.
- Bertha bought a jump rope.


Story: I was ill-prepared for my final exam coming up. I decided to make a cheat sheet to use in class. I was nervous, but needed an A. I put my cheat sheet in my palm and used it.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The teacher caught and suspended me.
- I was very proud of myself.


Continue the following story.

Rob loved to play soccer and was on his middle school team. They had just started their season and were playing their first game. Rob accidentally tripped over another player during the game. The other player was mad, but Rob apologized and kept his composure.
OPTIONS:
- Rob ended up playing the best game of his life!
- Rob kicked the other player as hard as he could!


Continue the following story.

May was visiting the beach in Fredonia. She loved the clear, warm blue water. The lake was so inviting! May jumped in and swam for a few hours.
OPTIONS:
- She was tired afterwards.
- Mary thought it was the dirtiest lake she had ever seen.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tim and his friends ran before the man could see them.

Tim and his friends were standing on an overpass. They were chucking rocks at cars as they passed under the overpass. Usually they missed, but one time their rock shattered a windshield. The man pulled over and got out of his car. Tim and his friends ran before the man could see them.


Ally's dog met a porcupine. The dog ended up with spines in her face. Ally had to take the dog to the vet. The vet pulled each and every spine out of the dog's face.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ally's dog was worn out for the rest of the night.
- Ally was upset with the vet for removing the spines.


Roberto knew that one day he wanted to be a boxer. Coaches told him he was too old to become a boxer. However, Roberto trained very hard to become a great boxer. Eventually he opened his own boxing gym.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Roberto was disappointed.
- Roberto liked to train others how to box.


Continue the following story.

Beth noticed things were missing from her desk at work. Her husband suggested investing in a miniature camera. Beth set it up and put some money in her drawer as bait. The camera captured her coworker going through her desk.
OPTIONS:
- Beth confronted her coworker about it.
- Beth didn't mind what her coworker did,


Context: Samantha wanted to watch a scary movie, but her mother said no. Her mother left for work, and Samantha decided to watch it anyway. The movie was so scary it gave Samantha nightmares for weeks! She wished she'd never watched it!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Samantha watched another scary movie.
- Samantha learned her lesson.


Continue the following story.

I got bullied in school because of my teeth. I cried home to my mom, and she called the dentist. I soon got braces, and kept them for 4 Year's. After I removed them, everyone told me I was beautiful.
OPTIONS:
- I was glad that I got braces.
- I realized that I made a huge mistake.


Continue the following story.

The landlord banged on His' door and demanded rent. Gus told the landlord that he didn't have the money. The landlord stormed into the apartment and grabbed Gus's valuables. The landlord took them to his truck and locked it up.
OPTIONS:
- Gus tried to get the money so he could get his things back.
- Gus just laughed at his landlord.


Vanessa hired a babysitter that liked to snoop. She snooped in makeup drawers. She snooped in jewelry boxes. She snooped in medicine cabinets.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Vanessa gave the babysitter a raise.
- Vanessa caught her snooping, and fired her.


Context: Jim was teaching his son to ride a bike. At first he taught the boy with training wheels. Then he removed the wheels. Jim was so happy he almost cried to see his son peddling.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- This was Jim's proudest moment as a parent.
- Jim re-attached the training wheels.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tam, the star of a popular musical came down with laryngitis. Her understudy Sal, would have to perform opening night! Sal gave a wonderful performance. The director made Saul the new star.
OPTIONS:
- Saul's career took off.
- Saul never performed again.


Neil was having a great time in Athens. Then a new friend offered him a traditional drink. It was a strong spirit called ouzo. Neil had a great night drinking, but the next morning was awful.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I woke up refreshed and well rested!
- He woke up with a terrible migraine.


Gina's family was at her grandparents house. She decided to eat all her favorite country foods while there. Her grandma offered to make fried green tomatoes. Gina's whole family was excited about the tomatoes.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Gina decided to order pizza instead.
- Gina's grandmother made the tomatoes.


Context: There was a turtle in the lake. It climbed up on a rock to get into the sun. Suddenly the skies darkened. It started to rainy!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The turtle climbed back into the lake.
- The turtle continued to sit in the sun.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I went grocery shopping the other day. I had a long list of items. I picked up every item on the list but one. There were no carrots in the whole store.
OPTIONS:
- I bought carrots at a different store.
- I was happy to have found everything I needed.


Context: Tim was mad. He saw roaches in his house. He bought some cheap bug spray. However, it did not get rid of them.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tim called an exterminator.
- Tim was glad that all the bugs were gone.


Heather decided to call her grandma on her birthday. She dialed Grandma's phone number. The phone rang. Grandma answered the phone.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She hung up on Heather and unplugged the phone.
- Hearing from Heather made her day.


Context: Today, I was sitting in the computer lab. I smelled something very strange. I looked all around for the source of the smell. Then, I noticed the girl sitting next to me had removed her shoes.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The girl was wearing a floral perfume.
- I balked at her foot odor.


Sue was hungry. She went to the refrigerator and cupboard in search of food. She saw that she had no food. She found her jacket, purse, and keys.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She sat on a porch outside.
- Sue drove to a hamburger joint.


One Christmas, I received a shiny and expensive-looking briefcase. The next day, I filled my new case and gathered  my things. I set the briefcase on the roof temporarily while I loaded car. While I was driving, people were beeping at me.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The people were trying to say hello to me.
- I did not realize where my briefcase was.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Danny loved peanut butter anyway.

Danny was craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He got out his bread and put on the peanut butter. Quickly after he remembered he didn't have jelly. Instead of going to store, he just ate it as is. Danny loved peanut butter anyway.


Terry's daughter was in extreme pain in her mouth. After an evaluation, Terry realized that her daughter was teething. Once Terry realized she was teething, Terry administered medication. After the medication, Terry placed teething gel on the baby's teeth.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Terry left the house for Alaska.
- Terry got the baby to calm down.


Write the next sentence in this story.

A company came to give a quote on windows. They walked around and measured all the windows. They then sat us down and went over their products. All the options looked great.
OPTIONS:
- We were so angry we sent them away immediately.
- We had them start the work the next day.


Tia decided her kids were drinking too much sugar. She decided to cut out soda pop. Instead, she began to make sugar-free Kool-Aid for them. At first they complained about the change.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Later, once Tia's kids were used to the taste, they acclimated.
- Later, Tia's kids joined a rugby league with snazzy uniforms.


Continue the following story.

George was taking a hot shower. Suddenly, the water became very cold. George quickly jumped out of the shower. Shivering, he used a towel to dry off.
OPTIONS:
- George then felt too hot so he needed to cool off.
- He realized that his hot water ran out.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Michelle was overwhelmed with money concerns.

Michelle really wanted a new computer, but didn't have enough money. She worked really hard to try to make enough. She worked hours and hours, but bills kept showing up. She finally decided that maybe she didn't need a new one. Michelle was overwhelmed with money concerns.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Cal got an ice cream making machine for his birthday. He was so excited to try it out! He added all the ingredients. Then he turned the crank and watched eagerly.
OPTIONS:
- A big bowl of chocolate ice cream was soon ready.
- Cal did not want to eat any ice cream.


Patty was excited about having her friends over. She had been working hard preparing the food. She also had the place looking spotless. All of her friends arrived and were seated at the table.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Patty had a great time with her friends.
- Patty decided to take everyone out to a restaurant.


My senior dog is limping on his front right paw. I took him to a veterinarian to get checked out today. The veterinarian performed diagnostic tests on my dog. The tests show result showed that my dog has arthritis.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I feel bad for my dog.
- I am happy for my dog.


Danny bought a new shirt. He wore it to school the next day. As he was eating lunch, he spilled mustard on it. He scrubbed it off very hard.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The mustard came out and no one was the wiser.
- He took the shirt off and threw it away.


Write the next sentence in this story.

John was much shorter than his teammates on the basketball team. He hardly got any playing time. Two players were injured during the playoff game. He finally got off the bench.
OPTIONS:
- John played to the best of his ability.
- John sat down on the bench.


Clint grabbed his gun and dived behind the couch. He winced as the pounding knock came again. He just knew it they'd found him! Another loud knock and Clint cocked his gun.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Clint shot wildly as they burst through the door.
- Clint opened the door and invited them in for drinks.


Story: I used to drink soda all day. I started to get utis. Utis are painful. i had to find a way to make them stop.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I cut down on soda until I didn't drink it anymore.
- I drank more soda to see whether that would help.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jake saved up a lot of money just using his metal detector.

Jake bought a metal detector. He took it to the beach to try it out. His metal detector found things buried in the sand. It frequently found quarters. Jake saved up a lot of money just using his metal detector.


Will used to work for a coal mining company. He was a manager. He quit last year. He said that he couldn't deal with those people.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- After he quit, he managed to find a better job.
- Will was then fired from his job.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He took the right path and discovered a small waterfall.

Tom was hiking one day. He always traveled on the path. Soon, the path split into two. He didn't know where to go. He took the right path and discovered a small waterfall.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tina really wanted the exclusive Birkin bag. No store in the country had it in stock. Hence she was forced to go and fly to Paris to get it. Thankfully she found one in Paris for a good price.
OPTIONS:
- Tina saved enough on the bag to pay for the flight to Paris.
- Tina was not going to fly to Paris just to buy a handbag.


Tara wanted to buy a new shirt for her upcoming school formal. She went to the mall with her mom. They browsed shirts from a variety of stores. Tara picked out a floral patterned shirt that she liked best.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tara looked forward to wearing it.
- Tara's mother wore the shirt the day of the prom.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He finally calmed down and enjoyed it.

Ava and Jim decided to take their little boy to the circus. They thought he'd love the performers and animals. But when they took him, they got a shock. The poor little boy wailed with terror! He finally calmed down and enjoyed it.


Story: When Mark was 7, he got a pair of glasses. He loved the glasses because he could see clearly. He went to school and other kids made fun of him. Mark stopped wearing his glasses.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Mark started wearing the glasses.
- Mark was embarrassed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Sam was happy with the dentist he chose.

Sam has a toothache. He makes a dentist appointment. Sam is very nervous. Sam's dentist is very nice and gentle. Sam was happy with the dentist he chose.


Continue the following story.

Mary was unhappy. She saw the weather forecast for her prom, and it said rainy. The dance was outdoors and rainy would ruin it! But then on prom night, the weather cleared.
OPTIONS:
- Mary had a wonderful time at prom.
- Mary stayed home due to the weather.


Context: Leah wanted her driver's license. She studied her road test manual. Then she went to take the test. She concentrated and focused very hard.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Leah finally obtained her driver's license.
- Leah decided she did not want her license anymore.


Continue the following story.

The weatherman predicted that we would get 6 inches of snow overnight. I went to bed right when it started snowing. When I woke up, the snow was everywhere. We could not even open the front door.
OPTIONS:
- I opened the door and walked to the mailbox in my shorts.
- We were trapped.


Jenny always used to take long walks with her husband Bill. After they divorced, Jenny stayed in the house and didn't go on walks. One day Jenny decided to start taking walks again. She found that the walks were still nice, even without Bill.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jenny felt too sad to go on walks after that.
- Jenny continued taking a walk every evening after that.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The woman hated uncertainty. She especially hated it today, while waiting for the bus. The bus was late, and if she didn't start walking soon, she'd be late. She knew if she started walking now, she'd make it to work on time.
OPTIONS:
- So, Mary decided to walk to work rather than wait for the bus.
- So, Mary decided to go get a coffee rather than wait for the bus.


Story: Ben was falling asleep at his desk. He still had two more hours before the end of his shift. He thought about leaving work early. He couldn't afford to lose the extra hours.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ben was very wealthy.
- Ben needed the money.


Janet worked hard to train for her wrestling meet. When she got there her opponent seemed game. They both tried their hardest. It ended in a tie.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Janet was content with the result of the match.
- Janet won the first place trophy.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Audrey was happy with her first day of school.

When Audrey was a little girl she was excited to start school. As the youngest, all her siblings started school before her. On her first day of school she was so excited to meet her teacher. When she came home she told her mom all about her new friends. Audrey was happy with her first day of school.


I invited a girl I like to the movies last week. She said yes. We decided to watch a comedy. It was pretty funny.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I laughed a lot through the film.
- I felt very sad while watching the film.


Amy was playing Clue with her friends. She listened to the evidence. Then she reviewed her suspects. Amy decided on her suspect.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She won the game by guessing correctly.
- She called the police to report the suspected crime.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kelsey was due to get a new phone. She did a lot of research and selected the perfect one for her. She went to the store and bought it. Unfortunately, she immediately dropped the phone.
OPTIONS:
- Kelsey was upset to find that her phone broke.
- Kelsey didn't care and kept walking.


Jeff found a diamond ring in the hallway at work. He brought the ring back to his desk. Later, he read an email asking if anyone had found a ring. Jeff returned the ring to its owner.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jeff then kept the ring.
- Jeff was glad to help them.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Bob was very upset when he woke up.

Bob bought a new fridge. He moved all the stuff from the old fridge into the new one. Unfortunately, Bob forgot to turn the fridge on. All the food was spoiled overnight. Bob was very upset when he woke up.


Timmy felt that he was too shy. He couldn't talk to people he hadn't met before without difficulty. He joined a community service club to socialize. He met some great, nice people that became good friends of his.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Timmy went on a vision quest in the desert.
- Timmy has become less shy now.


Travis always stayed up until midnight. He never got a good night of sleep. One night he drank a glass of warm milk. Travis went to bed early.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He woke up feeling extremely tired from staying up.
- He woke up feeling better than he had in a long time.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tommy and Spot became best friends.

Tommy had always dreamed of having a dog. He begged his parents to get one. Finally on Tommy's birthday, his parents gave him a dog! Tommy named his dog Spot. Tommy and Spot became best friends.


Continue the following story.

Trudy went for a job interview. She answered the questions they asked and showed her resume. They discussed her wage if she were hired and her hours. She was happy with this.
OPTIONS:
- Trudy was called and told she got the job.
- Trudy hated the company she applied to.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Predictably the pie was not flavorful.

I looked in the cabinet for pie flavor. We didn't have any pie flavor. I went to the store but they were out of pie flavor. I made my pie without flavor anyway. Predictably the pie was not flavorful.


John couldn't wash his clothes because his washing machine was broken. John didn't know how to fix washing machines. He bought a book to tell him how to repair it. He changed the fan belt.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- When he plugged it back in, it worked.
- After that he gave up and bought a new one, without ever knowing.


Josh loved Rachel very much. Rachel reciprocated that love. But they were from two different social backgrounds. They tried and tried to make their love work.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They both hated each other.
- But it just wasn't meant to be.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The next weekend, I was asked to please stay home.

My friends all love to go to the club to dance. They think it's a lot of fun and always invite. I finally decided to tag along last Saturday. I danced terribly and broke a friend's toe. The next weekend, I was asked to please stay home.


Sally loved horses. She always wanted one of her own. Her parents said she would get one if she did well in school. Sally studied extra hard and made all As.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She got the horse she always wanted.
- Sally decided to get a cow instead of a horse.


Continue the following story.

Nicole wanted to be an Aunt more than anything. The trouble was that she didn't have any siblings. Today Nicole got a note from her cousin, Xiao. Xiao and her husband were expecting a baby boy.
OPTIONS:
- She thought she could be an honorary aunt.
- She decided she didn't like babies.


Story: John attended technical school and studied very hard. He got high marks on his final exams. John graduated first in his class! He received numerous letters of recommendation from his teachers.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He got a great job and lived a happy life.
- After graduation, he was only able to get a job at McDonalds.


Continue the following story.

Lira was so excited to meet her favorite rapper. She had backstage passes for after the concert. She made her way backstage and introduced herself. She was horrified to see that the rapper was drunk, rude and sexist.
OPTIONS:
- Lira became one of the rapper's roadies.
- Lira never listened to the rappers music again.


John was trying to hail a taxi in the rain. He was going home to his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. When he looked over, he saw his ex waiting for a cab as well. Although he couldn't stand her, he agreed to share a cab.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- John told her to stay away from him.
- John then left and felt decent about himself.


My buddy wanted to become the safety officer at school. He had to go through a bunch of training just to take the test. He loved the training and passed the test. He got the job.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He did very well in the job and they really liked him there.
- He was the best swimming coach they had ever had.


Sarah was at home when her power was shut off. She had no money to pay the late bill and fees. She contacted a charity in town. She explained the situation.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- A charity gave Sarah money to pay her power bill.
- Sarah didn't pay her bill, so her power was shut off.


Michelle was walking down the street. Then a man in a mask grabbed her purse and ran. Michelle did not know what to do so she yelled at him. A passerby stopped the criminal and held him down.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Michelle then yelled at the man to let go of the mugger.
- Michelle then went on a date with the man and fell in love.


I decided to join a poker tournament. It was a $100 buy in. I played very smart. I was on the last table, head to head.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I eventually won.
- While they dealt the cards I left for Mexico.


Holly is pregnant. She's scared because she doesn't know if she is ready to have a child. Nine months later her child is born. Holly looks at her newborn son and sees how much she loves him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Holly knew that she was meant to have a child.
- Holly decided to give the kid up for adoption.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Brenda was at summer camp. She was lying in bed and trying to go to sleep. Suddenly, she heard a spooky noise. The noise terrified her and kept up all night.
OPTIONS:
- In the morning, Brenda discovered mice had eaten her snacks.
- Branda awoke feeling refreshed.


Context: Anna and Liv were in a contest to see who could a better math grade. Anna studied at least 5 nights every week for the whole semester. Liv, who was much better in math, studied only three or four times. Anna received a grade of 99 and Live only got a 93.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Anna was proud of her hard work paying off.
- Anna was upset about doing poorly.


Aaron sipped a fruity drink on the beach. He had been waiting for this vacation for months. Out of nowhere, a volleyball slammed into his lap. His drink was knocked out of his hand.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Aaron was furious because his tuxedo was ruined.
- He laughed it off and ordered another drink.


Context: Jackson is a painter. He often paints portraits for family members. One day a friend approaches him and asks him to paint his mother. Jackson happily obliges.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jackson stops being friends with him.
- Jackson's friend loves the painting.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Brian was an expert race car driver.

As soon as the light turned green, the cars accelerated. Jimmy took the lead until the third lap. Brian caught up and was ahead by a few feet. The lead became bigger since Brian's far was faster. Brian was an expert race car driver.


Bill wanted to play baseball today. He called several friends to coordinate a time. His friends agreed to play at six o'clock. At the field they began warming up.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Bill and his friends then had fun playing.
- Bill and his friends then went home.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He limped home with his legs bleeding.

Leon decides to get out of the house one day. He gets his skateboard to go for a ride. Leon tries riding down the biggest hill in his town. Unfortunately, he falls and bumps his knees. He limped home with his legs bleeding.


Story: It was graduation night for John. His parents traveled the night before to see him walk the stage. John waited patiently for his name to be called. The counsellor of his University called name and handed him his degree.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- John's parents were quite ashamed of him.
- John's parents were very proud of him.


Context: Gina was at the library at school. She wanted to find books about dolphins. She looked on the shelf where she thought they would be. But there were no books about dolphins.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Gina checkout a book about dolphins.
- Gina went home without checking out a book.


Last night was spent facedown on the bar. I was having a wonderful time until the tenth shot. That was about the time I realized I drank too much. I dance with a man's wife and I kiss his mom.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I was very proud of myself.
- I was so embarrassed after the kiss.


Last week I tried to make my girlfriend a card. It turned out okay but she knew I made her something. I asked what gave it away. Apparently I was still covered in glitter.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My girlfriend was happy that I remembered her birthday.
- My girlfriend dumped me for another man.


Rachel loved to sing. Her parents and friends told her she was good at it. Rachel uploaded videos onto youtube of her singing. People said she was off key and terrible.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Rachel ignored their cruel comments.
- Rachel was inspired by their comments.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I deleted her from all of my social media.

Yesterday my friend and I got into a fight. It was a verbal fight but still hurtful. She was not being a good friend to me so I got upset. We ended up ending our friendship. I deleted her from all of my social media.


Context: Joel inhaled deeply as his part in the jazz concert approached. He began to play his saxophone, concentrating as hard as he could. Joel managed to make it through his part without any mistakes. He looked up into the crowd.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The crowd cheered.
- The crowd booed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I flattened it for my journal.

I found a flower in a field that I've never seen before. I took out my knife and cut the head off. I wrapped the head and put it in my bag. When I was home I dried out the flower head. I flattened it for my journal.


Amy's class went on a field trip to see A Mid Summer Night's Dream. They arrived at the theater and found their seats. Amy was in awe of the actors discipline and talent. After the play she was able to speak with the cast.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Amy was thrilled.
- Amy told the actors she could have performed better.


The teacher was walking with a stack of papers. Outside started to rain. When the teacher tried to walk down a few steps, she ended up falling. The papers flew out of her hands and landed on the ground.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- A passer-by helped her up and helped her collect the papers.
- The teacher got up and walked home leaving the papers behind.


John was really bored at work one day. He decided to order a huge amount of marshmallows from online. He also bought a marshmallow gun. He spent hours shooting marshmallows at the birds outside his house.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- John had a lot of stupid fun.
- John collected the marshmallows to eat afterwards.


I found a stray cat yesterday. I gave it some milk. It came back again today. I was going to give it some milk but didn't.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I ate a grilled cheese sandwich.
- I had run out of milk.


Context: Greg was thinking about his favorite green things. He loved green apples! He loved green lettuce! He loved green cars!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Greg decided that he intensely dislikes the color green!
- Suddenly, he realized that he loved red things more!


Mike went with his friends to party in Tijuana. They all drank too much and slept way too little. Returning from the trip, Mike couldn't find his license. As they approached the border, he was extremely nervous.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- One of Mike's friends realized he had the license in wallet.
- Mike was sure he would pass through without incident.


Continue the following story.

Kyle invited everyone he works with out bowling one night. Most people couldn't go but Matt and John showed up. Matt had never been bowling before so they had to show him how to. After a few games, Matt picked up how to play pretty well.
OPTIONS:
- Kyle took the children shopping for a gift for their mother.
- Now Matt and Kyle can go bowling more often.


There was once a little kitten that did not have a home. The poor kitten walked around cold and hungry. One day, a nice lady let the kitten into her home. The woman gave the kitten food and a bed.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The old woman released the cat into the streets.
- The kitten was happy to be adopted.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She vowed to keep in touch with her new friends.

It was suzys first day of summer camp. She was afraid to be away from home for the first time. Thankfully she made some good friends. At the end of the summer she did not want to leave. She vowed to keep in touch with her new friends.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Ida thought the hardwood floors made her house feel like a home.

Ida really wanted hardwood floors in her living room. She worked overtime often to save up the money. Then she shopped for the flooring and had it installed. When she saw her new hardwood floors, she almost cried. Ida thought the hardwood floors made her house feel like a home.


Write the next sentence in this story.

As a child, we had a peach tree in our backyard. One day, my father told me we would make ice cream with the peaches. We took the peaches and added them to sugar and milk. We took those ingredients and churned them into ice cream.
OPTIONS:
- When it was finished, we enjoyed the delicious peach ice cream.
- We threw the ice cream out after it was finished.


As a boy I really wanted to meet a girl like my mother. But as I grew I found different traits desirable. Hanging around other boys made me happy inside. I realized quite quickly that I might be gay.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- As an adult I no longer am interested in meeting a girl.
- I bought oysters and champagne.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: His mother found out and made him confess.

Greg was almost always a good kid. But one day he was tossing his baseball and wasn't paying attention. The ball soared through Mr Jones' window and broke it. Greg ran and hid so nobody would be angry with him. His mother found out and made him confess.


Context: Kelly took an afternoon hike with her husband. Halfway through the hike, her husband stopped. He pointed to the ground, where several animal tracks were present. Kelly knelt down to examine the tracks more closely.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She was standing too far away to see.
- They were deer tracks.


Context: Micky wanted a job. He began to look in the classifieds in the local paper. He went on several interviews. Micky was finally called by one of the companies he applied at.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Micky was offered the job the next day.
- Micky made reservations at a motel.


Story: Lonnie loaned his sister a lot of money. She promised to pay him back when she got her check. She received her check but did not tell Lonnie. She spent her whole check without paying him anything.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Lonnie decided to never lend his sister anything again.
- Lonnie thanked his sister for repaying him with interest.


Gina had purchased a CD single of a song she liked. There were only 2 songs printed on the CD. She was anxious to hear the second song. This was a new artist so she hadn't heard much from him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She broke the CD over knee, and threw it in the trash.
- After listening she liked the 2nd song more than the first.


Yesterday I was wearing my new shirt. The shirt was white and clean as could be. Yet unfortunately I had an accident. I spilled some sauce on it.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I immediately took the shirt to the dry cleaners.
- I was glad I wasn't wearing a dark color.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Eric got stung by many bees.

Eric was helping his dad clear a wooded area. They were going to put a picnic table there. All of a sudden he was swarmed by bees. He had accidentally disturbed their nest. Eric got stung by many bees.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I took a long nap and am feeling better.

Yesterday I felt very sick. I had to take the day off. Thankfully I was able to relax. I took some soup and rested. I took a long nap and am feeling better.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Andy was not happy!

Today is Andy's Birthday. Andy wants a chocolate cake for his birthday party. But, Andy's mom forgot to pick up eggs from the grocery store. Andy has to eat salad instead of chocolate cake. Andy was not happy!


Martina was the goalie for her soccer team. They were up tied in the 4th quarter. With the time running out the opposing team stole the ball. The player on the other team kicked and scored.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Martina fell to her knees and began to sob.
- Martina was delighted.


Context: James was having a girl over for dinner. He was excited but nervous about cooking a meal. After looking up recipes, he went to the store and got ingredients. He went home and cooked a very nice meal for two.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- James was proud of himself.
- James was ashamed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Hank got a few dollars.

Hank began to clean out his closet. He made a pile of wire hangers that he didn't need. Hank thought that he should recycle all the extra wires. He took them to the junkyard and sold them for scrap. Hank got a few dollars.


An old rich man owned an island. He built a great zoo there. The zoo had unusual animals that nobody had ever seen before. A hurricane struck the island and many of the animals were set free.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The man quickly tried to round them all up, but it was difficult.
- The man was relieved the hurricane had missed his zoo.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Resetting the router didn't have any effect at all.

My Netflix keeps buffering last night. Even if I paused it nothing would happen. It would just play for a second and buffer. Eventually I reset the router. Resetting the router didn't have any effect at all.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Lots of people got sick.

One day when Tim turned on the faucet's water was brown. This was happening all over the city. It went on for over a year before the national media took notice. By then it was too late. Lots of people got sick.


Shawn's pillow is lumpy and old. Sometimes Shawn can't sleep at night. He goes into town to buy a new pillow. Shawn is very excited to sleep tonight!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Shawn hopes the pillow works.
- Shawn hope to return the pillow.


Story: Billy really needed help with his test. He fretted all night that he wouldn't pass. He went to school early and his friend Ash helped him. When he got the test, he knew all the answers.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Billy failed the test.
- Billy passed the test.


Continue the following story.

John wanted to be a movie star! He bought a wig and sunglasses. His mother recorded him acting in his costume! He was very entertaining!
OPTIONS:
- John eventually moved to Hollywood.
- John decided to become a sailor.


James wasn't into soccer, but he played it anyways. He was actually a great player. Eventually he was offered a scholarship to play for TCU. He wanted to go to college so he kept playing.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He declined the offer and just stayed at home.
- He went to TCU and graduated.


Continue the following story.

My friends got lunch and met up at the table. Ben was hungry and finished his lunch before everyone did. He returned to the lunch line to buy more food. That didn't make him up.
OPTIONS:
- He decided to buy more lunch and then he felt sick.
- He then stopped eating because he was full.


Kate and Greg went to a little candy shop together. They looked around at their options and made their choice. They went up to the cashier and said what they wanted. The cashier, with unwashed hands, bagged the candy without gloves.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kate and Greg licked the candy gleefully.
- Afraid of germs, Kate and Greg threw the candy in the trash.


Context: No one thought that Francisco would finish his college degree. None of his family or friends had college degrees. However, Francisco studied very hard every day at college. Finally he graduated with a degree in Biology.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He was so proud of himself!
- Francisco was gay.


Louisa is trying to think of the perfect gift for her grandson. She decides to knit him a pair of mittens. Louisa buys a bright red spool of yarn for the mittens. Her grandson is very happy when he sees his new mittens.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Her grandson is upset with Louisa.
- Her grandson thanks Louisa for the wonderful gift.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Meanwhile, his friends were all unemployed.

Ray went to classes to be a plumber. His friends mocked him relentlessly for his career choice. But Ray didn't let them bother him. He kept at it and soon was making $25 an hour as a plumber. Meanwhile, his friends were all unemployed.


There was a book series I loved very much. I looked forward to each new installment. When the last book came out, there was a midnight party at the store. I dressed up and went with my friends.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- We all had a good time.
- We all had a terrible time.


Pete got a new job at a software company. This had been Pete's dream job his whole life. Pete wrote down all his good ideas and constantly showed his boss. Before long Pete got promoted to assistant manager.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Pete quit his job, and never looked back.
- A year later he was promoted again.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I took them back to the store and got a different size.

I bought my girlfriend new gloves for Christmas. They are leather and look nice. She loved them and tried them on. Unfortunately they didn't fit. I took them back to the store and got a different size.


Every summer my son's grandma plants a beautiful garden. Often times, she will ask for my son's help to pick out flowers. They take a full morning to drive to the store and peruse the choices. In the end, he picks out pretty purple and pink flowers just for her.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My son is thoughtless.
- My son loves his grandma.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Aidan learned a lot from his mom.

Aidan's family had moved to a very rural area. His parents discussed schooling options. Aidan's mom didn't want him to ride a bus for three hours every day. She decided to teach him herself. Aidan learned a lot from his mom.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tim's family pretended to like the banana pizza.

Tim was making pizza. It was for the family. However all the ingredients were gone except the dough and the sauce. He nervously put bananas on the pizza. Tim's family pretended to like the banana pizza.