Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He goes to bed.

Jason decides he wants to get out of his house and see other people. He goes to the local pool hall to play a few games. At the pool hall he meets other guys. He goes home after spending a few hours there. He goes to bed.


Continue the following story.

Missy bought a ticket to the carnival. She went in and looked around, open mouthed. She loved all the games and rides! She spent the whole day having a great time.
OPTIONS:
- Missy vowed never to go back to the carnival again.
- Missy decided to go back to the carnival the next day.


Max was determined to reach his goal of making extra money. He asked his family, friend, and co-workers for extra work. He did not mind working harder to reach his goal. He finally found a job on Mturk.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He saved enough money from his work to buy a car.
- He stood on the street corner asking for money.


Shy Anna was not very popular in high school. People thought she was too boring. Little did they know, by night she was a guitarist in a local band. Soon her band was garnering national attention.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- That was why no one liked her.
- Soon people discovered who she was and loved her.


James was sad because all his friends joined band class without him. He begged his mother for permission and money to join but she said no. James got a job with the paper route and saved his money for weeks. Finally, by week 5 of his route he had enough to rent a clarinet.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- At that point, James was able to join band class.
- James attempted to join the swim team.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jan told Kristen she did not want her to come on the trip.

Jan was having a birthday trip in Hawaii. She was super excited to have some fun. Her best friend Kristin was disappointed she was not invited. Kristen tried asking Jan if she could be invited. Jan told Kristen she did not want her to come on the trip.


Context: Pat liked to spend time online. He downloaded many files without being careful. One day, his computer stopped working. Pat brought it to a computer technician, who told him he had a virus.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The technician installed more viruses on his computer.
- Pat asked the technician to remove the virus.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sam bought himself a nice house and was very grateful.

Sam had been living on the street for Years. He survived by begging for money. One day a stranger gave Sam a lottery ticket instead of cash. Sam won a million dollars! Sam bought himself a nice house and was very grateful.


Kelsi needed her textbook for chemistry. She ordered it online. She waited everyday for it to come but it never came. Finally she got the book a week later.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She dropped her chemistry class.
- She decided to buy books earlier next semester.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Linda was determined.

Linda always wanted to learn to ice skate. She asked her mom to sign her up for lesson. She fell over and over again. She kept practicing every day. Linda was determined.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

We are happy about having a child.

My wife is expecting our first child. She is glowing and I love her more everyday. She loves to post pictures of her belly on Facebook. She gets so many likes and positive comments. We are happy about having a child.


Context: Marie had to get a flu shot, but she was afraid of needles. She waited in line for her shot, anxious the whole time. When she sat down in the chair, she thought she would faint. Then, the nurse told her she was done.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Marie felt good and was not anxious anymore.
- Marie felt fear more than ever.


Story: Gina was at her uncle's house out of state. Her parents were in the living room playing music. In the kitchen there was a beer can on the counter. She thought about taking a sip.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She decided it would be wrong to drink it.
- Gina decided she hated vegetables.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tom is in class. It just started and he's already bored. He can't pay any attention in class. He dozed off.
OPTIONS:
- Tom might fail the class.
- Tom will most likely pass the class.


Story: John took Sarah out on a first date at a restaurant. He ordered her his favorite entree, a pork dish. Sarah took a bite and her face swelled up. She asked if there was pineapple in the dish.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He said yes.
- Sarah told John that she loves pineapple.


Story: Ed went to the local chicken restaurant. He ordered a bucket of chicken to eat. When he got home he noticed it wasn't what he had ordered. It was all wings and thighs when is was supposed to be breasts.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ed called the restaurant and complained.
- Ed called the restaurant and complimented them for their service.


Story: Tom was spending too much money on bottled water. So he decided to buy a water filter for his kitchen faucet. It was expensive. But it would save him money in the long run.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Tom drank water directly from his kitchen faucet.
- Tom enjoyed the taste of the filtered water.


Context: It was very hot outside. Since it was so hot, I decided to make popsicles. I took a mold and filled it with fruit juice. Then, I put the popsicles in the freezer.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I immediately took them out and put them in the fridge.
- The popsicles froze after a couple of hours.


Context: Jill bought a pickaxe and went down to the mine. John saw her on her way. He told her that women can't work in the mine. So she swung her pickaxe right through his skull.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- John was then very happy.
- John then fell down and died.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

It became her new favorite.

Kelly was excited to try the new Starbucks flavor. The flavor was red velvet cake. When she ordered it she took a sip. It was delicious. It became her new favorite.


Ross had big dreams to be a professional singer. He joined a band as lead vocalist. He took voice lessons. One day his band tried out for a talent competition.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ross had no practice singing so his band did not get a medal.
- Ross and his band scored first place.


Cindy felt like eating French toast for breakfast. She couldn't wait to cook it. After she finished, she happily started eating. But she began to feel sick and tired.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Cindy started to do jumping jacks.
- Cindy went to her bedroom and laid down.


Story: Stephanie went to her favorite restaurant. She ordered her usual sandwich. She bit into something crunchy and unusual. Upon inspection, she noticed the foot of a mouse in her sandwich.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The restaurant manager apologized and gave her a gift card.
- She decided it was a welcome addition and kept eating.


Story: Nathaniel was an exceptionally bright child but he hated to sit still. His mother was nervous that he would struggle in public school. After a great deal of thought, she decided to teach him at home. In this environment he could be himself and also get a good education.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Nathaniel was given up for adoption shortly after.
- Nathaniel thrived and went on to a good university.


Story: Sarah was typing out an essay for her English class. Her laptop started to make a funny noise. The screen turned black. Sarah took her laptop to a computer repair shop.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She let them keep the computer.
- The shop fixed her computer.


Amy saw a lovely black dress when she was shopping. She loved the dress, but it was too expensive. Just then a cashier walked by and told Amy the dress was on sale. Amy decided to buy the dress.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Amy was so disappointed!
- Amy was excited!


Continue the following story.

Blake wanted a car. He searched all over for the best deal. He finally settled on a corvette at a dealership. He bought the car and he instantly fell in love.
OPTIONS:
- Blake was embarrassed of his car.
- Blake wanted to show off his new car to everyone.


Marta needed to visit her son's school award ceremony. Her toddler had just passed out for a nap though. Marta roused her husband from his nap. She told him to watch the baby while she was away.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Marta took a nap.
- Marta attended the ceremony.


Miranda went to bad late last night. As a result she ended up sleeping in. To her dismay she missed the bus. She ended up having to walk to school.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- As she walked, Miranda decided to go to bed early from now on.
- Miranda rode to school feeling wide awake.


Continue the following story.

The Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback was injured. Dave was their backup quarterback. Dave practiced the entire week with the first string offense. Dave felt he was ready to start the next  scheduled game.
OPTIONS:
- Dave felt prepared for the game.
- Dave decided to leave the game.


Tom was jealous of his brother. His brother was older and stronger. His brother went wherever he wanted. One day his brother was grounded for staying out too late.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- This made Tom really happy.
- My brother wore a red shirt.


I called the DMV yesterday to get a reinstated driver's license. They told me I would need to come in and fill out a form. After I left the house, I headed down to the dmv. I filled the form our promptly.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The DMV decided to reinstate my driver's license.
- The DMV said I did not need to fill out the form.


Write the next sentence in this story.

My brother and I always compete at carving Jack-o-Lanterns. We try to see who can carve the craziest face. I carved a face comprised entirely of different-sized squares. My brother carved a face in a strange spiral pattern.
OPTIONS:
- I tripped and spilled a bowl of Halloween candy on the  porch.
- My mother said she thought mine was the oddest looking.


Pam thought her front yard looked boring. So she decided to buy several plants. And she placed them in her front yard. She was proud of her work.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Pam was upset at herself.
- Pam was satisfied.


Story: One day Wesley's auntie came over to visit. He was happy to see her, because he liked to play with her. When she starting to give his little sister attention, he got jealous. He got angry at his auntie and bit her hand when she wasn't looking.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He was scolded.
- She gave him a cookie for being so nice.


Context: Trevor thought that people didn't respect the xylophone enough. He loved the high-pitched percussive tones it made. Trevor convinced a band to let him join with the xylophone. They had a top 100 hit that included xylophone on the track.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Now the band looks for music with xylophone arrangements.
- Trevor was discouraged from playing the xylophone.


Continue the following story.

I stayed in the library all night to study for a chemistry test. By the time the sun started to come up I was exhausted. I struggled to keep my eyes open as I walked to class. Once the tests were handed out, I immediately fell asleep.
OPTIONS:
- I began to read over the test.
- I woke up when the bell rang for class to be over.


His stomach churned as he raced down the stairs. He knew he must reach the restroom before he became too sick. He leapt down the last steps and flew past a co worker. The restroom was only feet away from him.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He barely made it in time.
- He decided to go back to work instead.


Continue the following story.

Stacie went down to the river bank to feed the ducks. She opened her package of bread. The ducks eagerly swam towards her. Stacie broke off small pieces of bread to give to the ducks.
OPTIONS:
- Stacie ate the bread herself.
- Stacie then fed the ducks and enjoyed it.


Jane went on a walk. On the walk, she passed an animal shelter. She saw an adorable dog staring back at her in the window. Jane went in and instantly bonded well with the dog.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She asked the shelter worker about adopting the dog.
- She swatted the dog with a newspaper.


Continue the following story.

Marle was a doctor. She performed surgery on Mister Pink. She took out Mister Pink's appendix and stitched him up. But Mister Pink was there for a vasectomy.
OPTIONS:
- Mister Pink thanked Marie for her help.
- Mister Pink suede Marie for malpractice.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I was very angry at Jarrett.

Jarett loaned $200 dollars from me. He told me that he was going to pay me back before the end of the week. The next day, I saw him walking with Tony. He was giving her money. I was very angry at Jarrett.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jill reached out, however, and they repaired their relationship.

Lulu and Jill had been friends for Years. However this summer they had a disagreement. The fight ruined their friendship. Lulu was not sure they could be friends again. Jill reached out, however, and they repaired their relationship.


My friend and his wife were unhappy for a while. They tried to work it out many times. Both cared for each other deeply. But the differences were just too big.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Their marriage was stronger than ever before.
- They got divorced.


Lou needed some money for a video game. He put fliers in his neighbor's mailboxes offering to mow their lawns. He had six jobs lined up in just a few hours. He did so well he kept his business going.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Lou now has the entire neighborhood as his customers.
- Lou went to school to learn about IT support.


Sandy went into the kitchen to get something to drink. She kept hearing a rattling by the stove but couldn't see anything. She opened the fridge to get the pitcher of tea. About that time out pops the mouse from the stove.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sandy screamed and ran!
- Sandy poured some tea in a saucer for the mouse.


Context: Reggie had never drank alcohol in his life, he was 19. He was doing military job training in Alabama. His acquaintances invited him to a forest to drink alcohol. He drank much and headed home with one another, none knowing the way.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Reggie soberly directed everyone back to their bunks.
- Reggie woke up in a hay field with a bad hangover.


Story: Oliver was nervous about his wedding. He was worried that he would stutter during the vows. When the time came, he took a deep breath and began to speak. He stuttered, but his wife smiled and hugged him and he was okay.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Oliver decided to not get married.
- Oliver was so grateful for his wife's love.


Ala went to the park. There she saw a few of her friends. They challenged her to a game of Frisbee. Ala accepted the challenge.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ala won the game.
- Ala immediately left for work.


Continue the following story.

Tom's favorite team was playing in the playoff games. He ran home to turn on the television just in time. He watched the game and cheered when his team made a touchdown. His team won the game.
OPTIONS:
- Tom was happy.
- Tom was sad.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: After much wasted money, the tattoo was gone.

Missy got drunk and went to get a tattoo. She decided to get a tattoo on her forehead. The next day, Missy was horrified at what she had done. Missy scraped up her money to pay for a tattoo removal procedure. After much wasted money, the tattoo was gone.


Tori stole a candy cane from her Christmas tree. Her mother had told her not to. She thought she had gotten away with it. However, her mother noticed and punished her.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tori was happy her mother knew.
- Tori was grounded.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jan had fun cooking.

Jan wanted to cook breakfast but she didn't know how. Sue helped her. They made toast, eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. It looked delicious. Jan had fun cooking.


Ted and Wanda were excited about taking a trip. They were only able to go for the day so they had to leave early. They packed up the car and headed out for the beach. They spent all day having a great time on the beach.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They decided next time they would try a two-day trip.
- They decided never to visit the beach again.


The 7th grader wore high heels to school. She looked like a colt trying to walk. She ended up falling. She had to go to the nurse.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The nurse told her not to wear heels anymore.
- The 7th grader's parents were very pleased.


My friend Andrea and I went to the movies last week. We got big buckets of popcorn and saw Magic Mike. The movie was hysterical. People in the theater were laughing and having a great time.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- We went home and decided that was a favorite movie of ours'.
- We went home disappointed in the movie.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Henderson's coffee shop was very successful.

Henderson had dreamed of having a small coffee shop. He started saving up his money to open a shop downtown. Finally it was the day to open his new shop! Henderson had many customers on his first day. Henderson's coffee shop was very successful.


On the first day of preschool, I sat next to a random boy. We started talking about sports and we instantly liked each other. I invited him to my house and his mom dropped him off. We played football, basketball, and baseball.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I hate sports.
- We became great friends!


My sister in law is an elephant lover. She collected 100 elephant figurines. Lately she grew tired of her collection. She had me try to sell the figurines on eBay.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My sister in law will make some money.
- My sister in law bought more elephants.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tim stepped out to check the mailbox. He didn't close the door all the way. His dog shot out at a full run. Tim tried to catch him but it was too late.
OPTIONS:
- Tim had to get the car to find his dog.
- Tim was relieved his dog ran out.


Story: Kathie does not like babies. One day, she became pregnant. She was concerned she might not like her baby. When the baby was born, she fell in love with the baby.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Kathie gave the baby up for adoption.
- Kathie decided she'd be okay with having another one.


Story: Jake was swimming in his backyard. All of a sudden his pool burst open. There was a hole on the side of his pool. All the water leaked out of the pool.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jake was very upset.
- Jake was very happy.


Joan saw a TV show about coupon queens. She decided to join in this thrifty enterprise. Joan's boss found her clipping coupons instead of working. He told Joan she was no longer needed on the job.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Joan regretted her new hobby.
- Joan was glad she could clip coupons at work.


Context: Pam loved to use coupons. She asked all her friends to give her old newspapers. Pam would go through each newspaper and cut out the best coupons. She made an effort to include her daughter to teach her to be frugal.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Pam's daughter became good at bargain hunting.
- Pam's favorite store was Saks Fifth Avenue.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I played in a fantasy basketball league this season. I've played fantasy football but never fantasy basketball before. I don't like it as much as football because there are too many games. The season is longer and it's basically down to pure luck to win.
OPTIONS:
- I decided to drink some margaritas that night.
- I called my friend who loves basketball and asked him for help.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They loved it.

Sal the radio DJ queued up his music for the night and sat down. His assistant said they were having computer issues that day. Sal tried to fix it himself but he could not play any songs. Instead he just spoke to his listeners for two hours. They loved it.


Johnny's girlfriend was sad. Every day she had painful migraines. Eventually it got so bad that Johnny took her to the doctor. They assigned her pills to help her with her migranes.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The migraines lessened their intensity.
- She was sad her migraines went away.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tray wanted candy. He could not reach the bowl. That did not stop him. He got a stool.
OPTIONS:
- He reached for the bowl and enjoyed the candy.
- He placed the stool on the deck.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Lara liked to watch music videos on YouTube. One day she was scanning popular music on the website. She found a music video by the artist Chris Brown that she liked. She felt conflicted because of the reputation of the artist.
OPTIONS:
- Lara decided his personal life didn't matter and enjoyed it.
- Lara watched the Michael Jackson video anyway.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: My sister was very grateful and took us both out for ice cream.

My sister had an emergency. She needed a babysitter right away. I told her I would watch my nephew. We had a lot of fun reading books all afternoon. My sister was very grateful and took us both out for ice cream.


The black cat saw a small object moving in the grass. The object was fluttering and darting erratically. The cat crouched down and carefully stalked its prey. Suddenly, he pounced!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The cat jumped in the opposite direction.
- The cat caught a mouse.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Brad was ecstatic!

Brad had just gotten his license. He asked his parents for a car for his birthday. They told him they would think about it. They then went and bought him a car. Brad was ecstatic!


Context: Yesterday there was record snowfall. Four feet of snow came on the ground. Kelly hoped for a snow day. Thankfully the school was canceled.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Kelly jumped for joy.
- Kelly was disappointed that school was closed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He put the letter back in the mailbox.

A man walked down the street on a summer day. He walked past a mail box and noticed a letter on the ground. Upon examination, the letter was addressed and stamped. The man thought that the letter must have fallen out. He put the letter back in the mailbox.


Story: Ana was at a town festival. She was nervous because the President was coming! When she saw his car approach, she almost fainted. But then he got out and smiled at her.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She was a bit stunned with excitement, but she managed to wave.
- She jeered and yelled at him.


Story: Kaylee owned a ferret who always ran free around the house. One day she could not find her ferret. She put flyers all over the neighborhood. There was a knock at the door three days later.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Someone found her ferret.
- The mailman delivered a parcel.


Colin started fifth grade at a new school. He was very shy. He thought no one would befriend him due to his shyness. But Colin's classmates were encouraging and kind.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Colin made lots of friends.
- All the kids at Colin's school hated him.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Everyone at school loved Ky's hair.

Ky was doing her hair. Her pigtails were always lopsided! She just couldn't get them straight. Finally she gave up and went to school with lopsided pigtails. Everyone at school loved Ky's hair.


Gina was putting posters on her bedroom walls. There was a poster of the cool new girl group. The girls were wearing bright colorful clothing. Gina herself was wearing a brown shirt and khakis.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Gina threw the poster into the trash.
- Gina decided she would wear more colorful clothing.


I was really excited about the Jimmy Buffett concert. My friend Jeff was going to come pick me up at 6 in the evening. But I was feeling sleepy, and took a little nap about 4 o'clock. When I finally woke up it was nearly 8 o'clock at night!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was so disappointed that I missed the concert.
- I was glad that I caught up on my sleep.


Continue the following story.

One afternoon Sallie took her dog, Gibby, to the dog park. Gibby was always afraid of the other dogs at the park. But this time, she met another dog who was also just as afraid. Both dogs greeted each other with wagging tails.
OPTIONS:
- Sallie was glad that Gibbie made a friend.
- Sallie punished Gibbie.


Continue the following story.

George was really nervous Mary would turn him down. Still, he decided to ask her if he can take her to dinner. Mary said yes, with a large smile on her face. They got along great, and had a wonderful dinner together.
OPTIONS:
- George is excited for his second date with Mary.
- George hates Mary.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: After the trip, Jackson felt rejuvenated.

Jackson was going on a trip. He was going camping in Utah. He drove out to a campground and set up a tent. He spent the trip relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. After the trip, Jackson felt rejuvenated.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Sue decides to forget the man.

Sue had a date on Thursday night. They went to a movie and got food after. She thought it went well and was excited for a second date. Unfortunately it's been a week and she hasn't heard from him. Sue decides to forget the man.


Story: My grandpa took my brothers and I fishing in the summer. We went to a small pond close to his house. He set up our fishing poles and we began to fish. It was so boring when nobody caught any fish.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- We enjoyed our time playing ping pong with grandpa.
- We were disappointed to go home empty handed that day.


Story: Sandy was at home. Her home was dark. She needed light! Her friend bought her a lamp.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Sandy could now see in her home.
- Sandy still could not see in her home!


Story: Martin had a cabin in the woods. He would go to his cabin whenever he wanted to relax. Martin decided one weekend to take his friends to the cabin. He and his friends got in a car and took a trip to the cabin.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Martin's friends were very angry with him.
- They all enjoyed the cabin.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Caroline heard frantic scratching on her door during a rainy storm. Caroline opened the door, and saw a lost kitten. Caroline brought the kitten inside and took care of him. Caroline decided to keep the kitten.
OPTIONS:
- She went to the store and bought cat food after the storm.
- Caroline refers diet soda.


Continue the following story.

One summer when my girls were little, I filled a pool in our backyard. I got nice inflatable pool toys, that the girls loved playing with. We carefully put the new toys by the side of the pool at sunset. The next morning, the pool water was muddy and the toys were gone!
OPTIONS:
- The dog ate the sandwich from my plate.
- After checking the doghouse we found the toys.


Nina was trying to quit drinking. She decided to join a support group. She went to their meetings every week. In a few weeks she was handling her cravings much better.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Nina was unable to control her addictions at all.
- Nina was on the road to recovery.


The boy wanted to join the tennis team. Tryouts for the team were beginning soon. The boy never played tennis before. He went to the park and practiced every week till the day of tryouts.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- When tryouts began, the boy was prepared.
- The boy had never seen a tennis racket before.


Story: Cory couldn't find her watch. She was wearing it yesterday. She couldn't remember anything about the watch since then. She looked everywhere.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Cory's watch was on her wrist.
- But the watch was gone forever.


Context: Janet wanted to convince her friend Marge that palm reading is bunk. She agreed to undergo a palm reading with Marge. The palm reader informed Janet that her brother was angry with her. Janet did not have a brother.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Marge treated Janet to dinner for trying to warn her.
- Janet created an imaginary  brother and is institutionalized.


Mina lost her purse at a restaurant. She was so unhappy! She thought she would never get her things back. But then Mina got a wonderful surprise.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- A stranger had stolen her purse.
- A stranger had found her purse and returned it to the restaurant.


Story: Shannon was sad, because she lost her necklace. She thought it might be at work or in her car. Shannon looked all over for the necklace. She didn't find it in the car or at work.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- So Shannon decided to look for her necklace at home.
- Shannon bought a dog to replace it.


Context: My wife was pregnant with my son. One day she said it was time to have the baby. I took her to the doctor where they got her ready. She was in labor for several hours with my son.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Afterwards I got to meet my son.
- Afterwards I went out for a pizza.


Context: Last week I ran into the cutest girl ever. We were both at the grocery store and our eyes met. I mustered up the courage to ask for her number. She said no.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I went on about my day.
- She gave me her number.


Story: Jake needed a bunch of shirts. He went to the store but everything was too expensive. He decided to go to the flea market. They sold shirts five for ten dollars.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jake bought 15 shirts.
- He bought 10 pairs of pants.


Context: Toni took a trip to the local fair with her family. She immediately laid eyes on a pretty balloon. The balloon was red and star shaped. Unfortunately it slipped out of her hands.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She was sad to see it go.
- She was happy.


Story: Gina had done everything she could think of to beat the heat. And it was only noon. The sun was still high in the sky. She decided she needed to go where there was air conditioning.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She went inside a nearby cafe.
- She went to the sauna.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Both of them became great square dancing partners.

Jenny wanted to learn how to dance. She took a class on how to square dance. She then would go to square dances with her friends. One day she met a guy who square dances. Both of them became great square dancing partners.


Continue the following story.

My dad took me to a baseball game when I was little. He spent that night teaching me all about the sport. He showed me every position and what everything meant. He introduced me to one of my favorite games ever.
OPTIONS:
- Now, playing or seeing baseball on TV reminds me of my father.
- I can't sit through an entire baseball game without boredom.


Ashley was packing all her belongings. She was moving far away to a new city. She was really upset about leaving her friends. However she got on the train with her suitcases anyways.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She thought about her friends during the train ride.
- She was glad to leave her friends.


My brother was trying to connect his glasses together. He placed some super glue over the broken spot. However, his finger got caught in the glue. It started to become hard.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My brother freaked out.
- My brother kept it that way.


I worked two shifts one night. On the way home i could barely see the road. I barely missed hitting an oncoming car. it swerved at the last minute.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I narrowly avoided a serious accident.
- I decided to drive at that time of night every night.


Linda passed by a bakery she never saw before. And she decided to go inside. She loved muffins. So she ordered a chocolate one and a banana one.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She ate them both right away!
- Linda did not like bananas.


The awards ceremony began. The manager announced the awards for all of his employees. Everyone believed that Jane would receive the most outstanding award. However, the manager gave the award to Hannah.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jane had never been more proud.
- Jane was crushed.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Dylan wanted to buy a new video game. Dylan asked his mom so she said no. Dylan decided to do some extra cores and earn allowance. Dylan worked hard and on Friday his mom gave him allowance.
OPTIONS:
- Dylan spent the money on socks.
- Dylan was able to purchase his new video game.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Johnny and his mother have been fighting for Years. The fight has gone on so long neither one remembers why it started. One day Johnny decides to call his mother to tell her he loves her. The decide to put the fight behind them.
OPTIONS:
- The finally had found peace with each other.
- The fight behind them grew larger before the police arrived.


Oscar was a wrestler in high school and practiced every day. During practice he got sweat from other people on him. He ended up coming down with ringworm on his left hand. He went to the doctor to get medicine.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Oscar wrestled his doctor to the floor.
- He had to take his medicine as prescribed, or it wouldn't work.


Jeff loved going snowboarding. For his birthday last weekend he went on a camping trip. They stayed at a lodge near the slopes. Everyone loved snowboarding with him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jeff vowed to never go snowboarding again.
- He had a great time.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I called for the nurse.

After I arrived at the hospital, I got a bracelet. It had my personal information on it. My forehead was itching and I reached out for it. The bottom of the bracelet scratched my face. I called for the nurse.


Continue the following story.

Susan was five Year's old when she got her first puppy. She named the puppy Sammy. Sammy was a black Poodle. Susan mom bought her another puppy so Sammy would have a playmate.
OPTIONS:
- Sammy got along really well with the new puppy.
- Susan got rid of her other dog when she got a new puppy.


Jon woke up and went to his living room. His dog was still sleeping. Jon decided to wake up his dog. His dog refused to wake up.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jon was very worried.
- Jon shrugged and never petted his dog again.


Sue decided to try a new meatloaf recipe for dinner. She gathered the ingredients and propped open the cookbook. A breeze turned the page when she wasn't looking. Reading the recipe, Sue added a cup of sugar to the bowl.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sue decided to bake a cake instead.
- Sue was upset to learn that she had messed up the recipe.


Bill was not the most confident driver. It was time for him to take his road test for his license. He had a little trouble backing out of the parking space. After that it went great.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Bill received his license that day.
- Bill never got his license.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Then, Brock asked me to go to Japan with him.

About ten Year's ago I fell in love with a gorgeous man named Brock. We saw each other every days for 6 months. The love of my life told me he was moving to Japan for a promotion. I was happy for him, and yet sad for my broken heart. Then, Brock asked me to go to Japan with him.


A couple of my friends took me to an arcade. In addition to playing arcade games, we played outdoor activities. This included going on floats with water guns. My friend and I tried to shoot the people on the other floats.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- We won the game and received an awesome prize.
- We shot a hole in the opposing float and they sank.


Jenny felt something wiggling around in her mouth. It was her first loose tooth. She didn't tell anyone because she knew they'd try to pull it out. After about a week, she proudly showed her mom the tooth in her hand.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jenny was sad because her tooth was pulled.
- Jenny's mom congratulated her.


Ophelia had always known it was important to save money. She decided one day to open up a savings account at her bank. She took some money from her checking account to open up the account. Her banker congratulated her on taking the first step toward saving.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ophelia feels proud of herself.
- Ophelia closes both accounts.


Ruth was generally a nice person. But she had a deep love for expensive things. At a dinner party with her best friend, she admired the silverware. She loved her friend, but loved silver even more.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She also asked if she can have it.
- After one look, she didn't look at it for the rest of the night.


My left computer speaker went out. I jiggled the wires on the speaker and computer. I shook the speaker violently. I slammed the speaker onto the desk a few times.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The speaker fell off the roof.
- But the speaker still did not work.


The man was walking his puppy without a leash. The puppy usually followed him. One day the man was crossing an intersection with a lot of cars. The puppy ran ahead.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The poor puppy was hit by a car.
- The man turned and went home alone.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

My mother was exceptionally friendly.

My mom would be the only one who would wave to the Easter Bunny. There would often be someone on the street corner dressed up. My mom would take the moment wave and honk her horn. No one else paid that much attention. My mother was exceptionally friendly.


Continue the following story.

The chief received the food from the waiter. He prepared his utensils. After taking the first bite, he immediately threw up. The waiter was fired and kicked out of the restaurant.
OPTIONS:
- The waiter had spit into the Chief's food.
- The waiter and the chief decided to have dinner together.


Continue the following story.

Jimmy wanted a pet cat. He went to the animal shelter to acquire a pet cat. When Jimmy saw a black dog he was instantly smitten. The black dog jumped up and licked Jimmy's face.
OPTIONS:
- Jimmy hated cats.
- Jimmy adopted the dog.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Ben was devastated.

Ben went to the DMV to get his License. The instructor gave Ben a passing grade at the end. Excited, Ben calls up his father to tell him the good news. Ben father never picked up, he died in a car accident that day. Ben was devastated.


Amy was 14 Year's old. She was starting to feel like an adult. She explained this to her friend Lynn, as Lynn sat on a swing. Lynn didn't care.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lynn wanted Amy to tell her all about being an adult.
- Lynn continued to swing.


Context: There was a mysterious sound from Bob's basement. He took went to the steps and flicked the light. The bulb flickered on and then off quickly. Bob gave up on the light and went down to investigate.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Bob enjoyed his time in the pool.
- It was very dark and spooky.


Story: Last night Jack went on a blind date. When he arrived at the restaurant a he heard someone yell his name. He spotted a blonde waving from across the room. She was nothing like the photo she sent.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He grabbed his golf clubs and went home.
- But he figured he would try to make the most of it.


Francis had always wanted to become a history teacher. He studied history very diligently in college. Finally he applied for a job teaching history at a middle school. He worked hard to be the best teacher he could be.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He was fired for being a bad teacher.
- He won an award for best teacher his very first year.


In 1992 our condo had a kitchen fire. I was cooking a turkey. The grease in the oven caught fire. The fire department put out the fire.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was really embarrassed they had to come.
- I was happy looking at my kitchen.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Walter had to cancel his plans.

Walter wanted to travel. He decided to plan a trip. After researching, he picked a destination. A week before his trip a hurricane struck. Walter had to cancel his plans.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Florence and her new friends went fishing again the next day.

Florence wanted to find something fun to do one afternoon. She decided to drive to the lake to go fishing. At the lake she met three other people who were also fishing. Although she did not catch a fish, Florence had a great time. Florence and her new friends went fishing again the next day.


Context: It was Paula's first day of Kindergarten. She was excited to be one of the big kids. When it came time to leave her mother at the door, she cried. Eventually Paula left her mother and took a seat in class.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Paula eventually became accustomed to being away from her mother.
- Paula's mother took a seat next to Paula.


Write the next sentence in this story.

When I was young, I approached my cousin's dog and it bit my forearm. The bite broke the skin and I was bleeding and ran to my aunt and mom. When I tried to say what happened, they told me not to interrupt. I waited patiently, holding my arm and bleeding.
OPTIONS:
- I urged my aunt and mom that there was an emergency.
- I left home to play with my cousin's dog.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: We had court side seats.

There was a basketball game on Friday. My friends and I wanted to go see it. We got together and got some money for snacks. We went to the court and sat down. We had court side seats.


Charles and his friends went to Universal Studios. They visited the Harry Potter portion of the park. They boarded the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross. The got off the train at Hogsmeade at the Islands of Adventure.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Charles and his friends then went to Universal Studios.
- When the trip was over, Charles and his friends went home.


Kelly was going swimming in the ocean yesterday. She had fun and loved the water. Unfortunately something terrible happened. To her surprise her earring was gone.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- It took some time, but Kelly found her earring again.
- The earring had come into the possession of a traveling merchant.


I wanted to learn more about submarines. I bought some books about submarines in WWII. The books didn't have much technical detail. I went to a museum with a submarine dissected in it.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I learned a lot from the submarine in the museum.
- I soon learned all I could about steam engines.


Story: My cane has a strap. The strap is attached to the end of the cane. The attachment kept coming off. I looked for a different strap.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- My can does not need a new strap.
- I bought a different strap.


Story: Danny went to the gas station before work and filled up his car. When he got to work he decided to buy a coffee. At the register, he reached into his pocket and found nothing. He must have left his wallet on the top of his car.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Danny was proud of what he had done.
- Danny was upset with himself.


Lewy loved tractors. One day he decided to build one. He went to the scrap yard for parts. Next he took them home.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Lewy decided to throw all the worthless tractor parts away.
- He built his very own tractor.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I hope my plants survive.

I woke up today and realized the plants needed water. I went to the kitchen to retrieve the pail. After working a bit, I watered all of my plants. It might take a day or so but they'll look better. I hope my plants survive.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I made my cousin pay for it.

My laptop stopped working. My cousin accidentally dropped it. She apologized. Now I need to buy a new one. I made my cousin pay for it.


When I was a boy, I went to the arcade. I walked around and looked at all the cool games. I saw one game that really caught my eye. I walked up and put my coins into it.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I walked away from it without playing.
- I played it until I ran out of money.


Harris and his dad made plans to go hunting. His dad took him to a gun range to practice. On the morning the the trip, they packed several bags. When they arrived up, they set up camp.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Harris then played catch with his dad.
- Harris then killed a deer and they went home.


Story: Brian was cold. He decided to turn on the heat in his house. When the heat came on, it smelled like something was burning. Brian called the service man.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He was able to repair the heater at a fair price.
- But Brian didn't want the heater repaired.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The astronaut sat strapped into his chair. His face was cold determination, but he was nervous. He remembered his training and focused on the mission. The rocket booster began to ignite, this was it.
OPTIONS:
- The astronaut felt a surge of excitement.
- The astronaut ate a donut.


Continue the following story.

Tina wanted to play a prank on her sister. Tina set her sister's alarm clock 3 hours ahead. The next morning her sister got up 3 hours early. When she realized what had happened she was very mad.
OPTIONS:
- Tina's sister vowed to get even.
- Tina's sister wrote her a thank you card.


Little Richie was tired of being picked on. He wanted it to change for the better. Little Richie starts taking Karate to defend himself. He showed off his new skills in friend of his bully.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Little Richie felt guilty.
- Little Richie no longer has to be afraid of being bullied.


The dogs romped in the deep snow. The snow was so deep that the smaller dog disappeared in a drift. The bigger dog looked confused and began to dig. The smaller dog ran out from behind the drift.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Both dogs happily continued to play in the snow.
- The bigger dog couldn't find the smaller dog.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She realized she was going to like the school.

Kelly was nervous today. It was her first day of school. She was the new kid. Thankfully however she made new friends when she got there. She realized she was going to like the school.


Max and May were at a tavern. They saw the dartboard and challenged each other to a game. Max played very well. But May thru even better than him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- May won the game.
- Max won the game.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The girls went to a casino. All decided to play some slot machines. None won any money. In fact all lost money.
OPTIONS:
- They felt terribly about losing all of their money.
- The girls were very pleased.


Natalie went out of her way to make people unhappy. She wanted other people to be as unhappy as her. She primarily worked with petty insults. She made people self-conscious, and they left her alone.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Natalie made friends very easily.
- Natalie died a bitter crone, loved by no one.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She had a great time.

Nina was scared of the pool. She had never learned to swim! But she dipped her toes in and then entered slowly. Soon she was splashing and dog-paddling. She had a great time.


Proactiv was advertising their products on television. Considering that my acne is bad, I ordered some of their products. After several weeks, no positive effects were observed. Instead, my face caught a huge rash.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
- I'll never buy Proactiv again.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

There I found exactly what I was looking for!

I loved to play music and need a new sound. I heard a synthesizer and new I needed to buy one. I looked online for a place to buy synths. I went to a local music store. There I found exactly what I was looking for!


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Joe admitted it was all his fault.

Six year old Joe came home with ripped pants. He also gave his parents a note saying he had misbehaved. Joe's father yelled at him. Joe's mother gave him a hug and asked for an explanation. Joe admitted it was all his fault.


My class went to a butterfly village for their field trip. They had the opportunity to go throughout the place. Several butterflies were attached on to us. Everyone also had the opportunity to seek knowledge.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The butterfly village was very uninformative.
- The butterfly village was very educational.


Story: When Rick was 6, his father gave him an allowance. Rick had to clean his room once a week to get the allowance. The first week, he forgot to clean his room. He cried when his father didn't give him an allowance.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- His dad praised him for his hard work.
- Rick learned a valuable lesson that week.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She loved her job and ended up staying for 3 years.

It was Kathy's first day on the job. This was her very first job and she was excited. She made sure to look her best and have her best foot forward. When Kathy arrived she was greeted with open arms. She loved her job and ended up staying for 3 years.


Context: Frank tried out for the wrestling team at school. He did not make the team though. The coaches said that he needed to put on some more muscle. Frank spent the next year in the weight room working hard.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Frank didn't try out for the wrestling team the next year.
- The next year, Frank made the team.


Amy's class was going to the museum on a field trip. Amy was excited to view the King Tut exhibit. Amy asked the information desk where to find the exhibit. The lady informed her the Exhibit left the month before.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Amy became happy.
- Amy became sad.


Continue the following story.

Greg had seeds for tomatoes. He planted them in his garden. He watered them every morning. He was sad that nothing happened.
OPTIONS:
- Greg bragged to his neighbor about the tomatoes he planted.
- Greg realized the garden was not getting sufficient sunlight.


Kaleb wanted to play basketball. He decided to get into shape. When basketball season arrived, he tried out for the team. He did well in the tryouts and made the team.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kaleb became a master at video games.
- Kaleb soon became a regular on the team.


Coy needed new sneakers. She went to the store and examined their selection. She settled on a lovely blue pair. And the price was just right, too!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Coy bought the sneakers.
- Coy bought a more expensive pair of sneakers.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Bob believed that there were good people in the world.

Bob went to the gas station to fill up his car. His tank was completely empty and so was his wallet. The cashier offered to pay for his gas if he came back later to pay. Bob felt grateful as he drove home. Bob believed that there were good people in the world.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ben wanted to sell his rocking chair. He had it for 20 Years. He dusted it off and put a for sale sign on it. He placed it in his yard so people would see.
OPTIONS:
- Ben decided to keep the chair instead.
- Later that day, Ben sold his chair for $50.


Context: Ana was grilling chicken for a picnic lunch outside. Suddenly she had a yen for sweet fresh corn to accompany the meal. She went through the fields behind her house and picked a few ears. Then she brought them back and buttered and grilled them.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Ana hated corn.
- The corn was delicious.


Tina went to the park to go on a run. It was a glorious day outside as she ran across the field. She stopped at a bench to take a rest. A butterfly landed on her hand.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tina jumped on a train.
- Tina admired the butterfly.


Jake was studying hard for his ACT test. He wanted to do well so he could get into a good college. Jake went into his test very prepared. He got a perfect score on his test!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jake was unable to get into college because of his ACT score.
- Jake got into a great college.


Zeke was about to go on a date with his girlfriend. But, his parents suddenly pulled into his driveway. They wanted to surprise him by coming to meet him for the weekend. At first, Zeke was sad because he wanted to see his girlfriend.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Zeke did not want to see his girlfriend.
- Later she stopped by and they all had dinner together.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tom traded in his jacket for shorts and a t-shirt!

Tom worried that the winter would never end. It had been a cold February and he missed the warm weather. One day the temperature rose suddenly. Tom was so happy to see that winter was finally ending. Tom traded in his jacket for shorts and a t-shirt!


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: With the bumper in his trunk, Bob made it to his parent's house.

Bob had to drive to his parents house to make it home for Thanksgiving. There was a huge snowstorm brewing. Bob ran into a pile of snow on the highway. The front bumper came off on his car. With the bumper in his trunk, Bob made it to his parent's house.


Continue the following story.

We visited our daughter and son in law in NYC in 2013. They took us to the Brooklyn Museum. I am disabled so they wheeled me through the exhibits. We looked at an exhibit of John Singer Sargent paintings
OPTIONS:
- We saw a number of paintings.
- We did not see any paintings.


Gino has been looking for a job for weeks. One day he sees an ad for a job at a pizza restaurant. Although he doesn't have relevant experience, he applies for the job. The owner decides to hire Gino.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gino got the job because of his experience.
- Geno struggles for a while but gets the hang of it.


Tiff wanted to lose body fat. She needed some motivation to be successful. Tiff joined a dietbet for thirty five dollars. She was successful at her goal.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tiff loved being overweight.
- Tiff was encouraged to do more.


Sal was playing his game constantly. He could not beat level 9 for anything! Then his cousin came over and offered to help him. The two boys played side by side.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They spent the afternoon reading books together.
- Finally Sal got to the next level with the help of his cousin.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ana's family was all visiting her house for Christmas. Suddenly a snow storm rose up and the weather grew bad. Two feet of snow fell! Ana's family was all snowed in at her house.
OPTIONS:
- They had a happy, but cramped holiday.
- Ana walked to work because the weather was so lovely.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I decided after being a fan for along time to begin a fan club. I asked all of my friends to join and sent emails out. It wasn't long before I had people interested! We scheduled a day to meet and discuss the beginnings.
OPTIONS:
- I brought lots of snacks and drinks for the meeting.
- Everyone was sad that I brought snacks and drinks.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Heather was proud of herself.

Heather loved to paint pictures and wanted to be an artist. She took lots of lessons and practiced very hard. Heather finally sold a painting and eventually became a famous artist. Her hard work paid off. Heather was proud of herself.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tiana was so hungry. She decided to buy a burger! She went to a fast food restaurant and ordered the burger she wanted. When she received the burger, she ate it immediately.
OPTIONS:
- Tina was satisfied.
- Tina was a vegetarian.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The family thought Ted was very rude.

Ted was seated at the bench at the airport, awaiting his flight. A family approach Ted and asked him if he could watch something. They asked him to watch a large box while they looked for their kid. Ted apologized and got up quickly and walked away. The family thought Ted was very rude.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He was glad he still got to work on time.

Terry's car broke down. He wasn't able to afford a rental. He decided to take the bus. To his surprise it was a pleasant experience. He was glad he still got to work on time.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Alison's fan had three settings. When she put it on the most powerful one it wobbled. Her new boyfriend didn't know this and put it as such. It wobbled to the point of spinning off.
OPTIONS:
- Alison ate an ice cream sandwich.
- Her boyfriend felt bad that he broke the fan.


A man turned away from his dinner to answer the telephone. When he turned back, his dinner was gone. He looked around, and saw his dog quietly sneaking out of the room. The dog chanced a glance back at the man.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The dog gave birth to a litter of puppies.
- The dog had gravy on his face from the mans dinner.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Bob got very sick, and learned a lesson.

Bob decided to go camping. He forgot the mosquito spray. Consequently, many mosquitos bit Bob. Bob was infected with malaria. Bob got very sick, and learned a lesson.


Story: There is this amazing gym near my house. It has all the workout equipment I could ever ask for. The best part is that the membership is only ten dollars per month. That's one of the cheapest I've ever seen.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I hate it there because it's so expensive.
- I'm happy to be a member there and work out often!


Max had been dating Maddie for three Year's. He had never met her family. He felt very suspicious and told Maddie he wanted to meet them. Maddie was worried because she had a secret.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Maddie wondered how Max would react to her two dads.
- Maddie couldn't wait for Max to meet her family.


Continue the following story.

Mellie thought she had seen a ghost. She looked all over her house with a flashlight to find the source. Finally, she saw the ghost again. She worked up the courage to turn on the lights.
OPTIONS:
- Mellie found there were shadows in the curtains.
- Mellie was looking forward to meeting any spirits.


I was more nervous for the first day of college than of Kindergarten. I cried the night before and was shaking that morning. My first class was Spanish and the professor was very enthusiastic. I left with a smile on my face and feeling confident.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I broke down in tears and skipped the rest of my classes.
- That positive attitude remained with me all day.


Jamie loves to read books and has thousands of them. Her house is becoming too crowded with books but she wants them all. Her son bought her a tablet and showed her how to use it. She has put all of her books onto the one tablet.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jamie prefers to watch movies to reading books.
- Jamie now reads all the books she wants on the tablet.


Story: Ben had a doctor's appointment. He was very scared. He never went to the doctor. He slowly stepped into the office.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The doctor greeted him calmly and he felt better.
- Ben was having so much fun there.


Story: Gina's extended family was fighting another family. They were in a park, and someone called the police. The police cars drove up fast with their sirens blaring. They jumped out of the cars and began to run towards them.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- They gave them all ice cream cones with sprinkles.
- The police broke up the fight and questioned everyone.


Mac needed a new tie. He went to the mall. He shopped until he found the perfect tie. He took it home and tried it on.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Mac was disappointed with his tie choice.
- Mac's tie looked great and everyone gave him compliments.


Linda went to a special retreat to relax. On the first day, she was weirdly told to wear a white robe. Everything they did was in unison and things were getting strange. She said this was not a retreat but a cult following.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Linda left as soon as she could.
- Linda had a lot of fun.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She couldn't wait to do it again.

Yesterday was Kelly's first concert. She was nervous to get on stage. As soon as she got on the audience applauded. Kelly was then happy. She couldn't wait to do it again.


Sam bought a new SUV. It was all wheel drive. He figured he would take it off road. He hit a few hard bumps and broke his suspension.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sheepishly, he brought it to the dealership for repair.
- The SUV drove perfectly from that point forward.


My dog was walking stiffly in the cold. So, we took him to the vet. Upon examination, the vet diagnosed him with arthritis. Now my dog takes medication.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He has been managing it well.
- We don't need to give him medication.


One day Alice decided to climb the tallest tree in her yard. She got to the top, but was too scared to climb back down! Alice's dad had to get the ladder to climb up to get her. They made it safely to the ground, but Alice learned a big lesson.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Alice decided to climb tall trees more often.
- Alice decided to not climb the big trees anymore.


Kim decided she wanted to become a vegetarian. She Was only 13, but she knew it was the right thing to do. Except her mother refused to stop cooking meat. She also refused to cook something special just for Kim each meal.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kim had a big bite of her burger.
- Kim decided to only eat the meatless parts of the meals.


Continue the following story.

I really need to start a budget of my expenses. I spend too much money on things I don't need. I've been doing this for so long that now I'm in debt. My brother bought me a book on saving money.
OPTIONS:
- I started saving money.
- I decided to start spending more freely.


Ethan was moving into an apartment downtown. He really didn't consider the changes he'd make going from a house. So it really hit hard when he set up his drum set. Within ten minutes he had five noise complaints.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He soon had to find a house to move to.
- He was happy people liked his drum playing.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kevin had recently fallen ill and was hospitalized. He stayed a few weeks in the hospital before he got better. When he got home he received a bill for $100,000. Kevin did not have any health insurance.
OPTIONS:
- Kevin call his insurance company about the bill.
- Kevin declared bankruptcy,


Story: The dog jumped over the fence today. He ran for a long time and got lost. His family could not find him for many hours. His family was finally able to find him and bring him home.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- His family was so relieved.
- His family was very disappointed.


Context: Paul loves playing video games. His computer was having trouble keeping up with the latest ones. He decided to upgrade. After a while his entire computer was practically new.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Now Paul can play all the latest games with his friends.
- Paul sold his golf clubs and entered a nursing home.


Continue the following story.

My friend visited me from California. We went to his van, smoked and talked. Time went by fast as we caught up. My friend told me that he had to go.
OPTIONS:
- My friend left and I was happy about the experience.
- My friend insulted me and then walked away.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Kay was crushed!

Kay loved Ice Cream. She visited Cold Stone and discovered they had cinnamon ice cream. She ate cinnamon ice cream every week for 3 months. One day she returned and was told the ice cream was no longer sold. Kay was crushed!


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Marsha began to replace her popped tire.

One day while driving home, Marsha heard a loud pop. She got out of her car to investigate the cause of the sound. Sure enough, Marsha noticed that her front tire was deflating. Marsha realized the tire had been punctured with a rock. Marsha began to replace her popped tire.


My kids had head lice a while back. All four of them got it. We had to clean the entire house. We treated their hair twice to make sure it was gone.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I punished my kids by grounding them for a long time.
- The source of the lice was never determined.


Trina was trying to lose weight. Because of this, she would have a salad every day for lunch. However, she was really starting to get sick of them. So one day, she went and got fast food.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Trina was happy that she maintained her diet.
- Trina regretted what she did.


Continue the following story.

Loo had a red box he kept pebbles he collected in. One day Loo went out to play with his friends. When he came back home he could not find his box. Loo asked his friends to help him find it.
OPTIONS:
- Loo didn't want the box anymore.
- Loo and his friends found the box.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mike really loves pets. Unfortunately his apartment building doesn't allow pets. He tried to persuade building management but they didn't agree. Mike decided to volunteer at his local humane society.
OPTIONS:
- Mike enjoyed the chance to help pets find a home.
- Mike didn't like the dogs or cats.


I wanted to hang out with my friend today. She was acting a little suspicious. However, I assumed that she was normal. Eventually she said goodbye to me in a rude manner.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She then came over to my house.
- I told her that I will see her later.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Bryce knew that a call from the girl was wishful thinking. He gave her his number last week but still no call. After the 12th day of giving her the number she called. They talked for hours and enjoyed each other's conversation.
OPTIONS:
- Bryce asked the girl on a date.
- Bryce never wanted to talk to the girl again.


Context: A family of four went to the local beach for a day. The family found a few toy shovels that had been left behind. They decided to building a small sand castle together. Before long the small sand castle ended up being a large sand castle.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The sand castle was smaller than the family expected.
- The family was proud of their creation.


Lisa makes celebration cakes for a living. She was asked to make a grand five tier wedding cake. She is very excited and a bit nervous about this. She outdoes herself and makes the most beautiful wedding cake ever.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lisa was ashamed to deliver the ugly cake to the wedding.
- Afterward, Lisa was swamped for cake orders for weddings.


Bob dropped off his car to get an oil change. When he got his car back it started to sound funny. Smoke began to come out of his car. The mechanic forgot to put oil in his car.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Bob was livid!
- The mechanic was given a promotion.


I watched the Zebras run. They ran right past me. I chased after the zebras. They got away from me.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I watched the zebras run away in the distance.
- I caught several of the zebras.


Amy and Abby were identical twins. When they were 8, they decided to play a trick on their mom. They started responding to each other's names. They wore each other's clothes.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The mother put them up for adoption.
- Their mom could still tell them apart, though.


Continue the following story.

Rachel loved to play on her piano. One day she was paid to play at a romantic event. She lit candles and put them on her piano. The candles started to burn low.
OPTIONS:
- She caught them before they burned her piano.
- She decided not to do anything.


Larry decided to write his girlfriend a love letter. He wanted to let her know how much she meant to him. He started out writing about how they met. In addition, he talked about her character and her positive qualities.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He asked her to marry him, and she said yes.
- He ended the letter telling her he was leaving her.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Roger broke both of his legs. He hated being stuck in a wheelchair. He saw a couple guys outside physical therapy in wheelchairs. They told him all about wheelchair races.
OPTIONS:
- Roger signed up to compete in the long jump.
- Roger loved racing so much that he accepted his wheelchair.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Kenya screamed.

Kenya crossed the street in order to walk towards her house. She noticed a strange scarecrow in front of the porch. Since it wasn't moving, she walked past it. However, it jumped as soon as she took her attention away. Kenya screamed.


Context: Tim had just gotten fired from his job. He had no money and no place to live. He asked his parents if he could stay there. They graciously let him stay at their home.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tim was glad to have somewhere to stay.
- Tim said he would not be able to afford the rent.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Ken's team was very happy to win the game.

Ken's football team was losing the game. The game was almost over and they needed seven points to win. Then Ken threw a touchdown and scored! The fans and the team cheered him loudly. Ken's team was very happy to win the game.


Context: Sadie loved growing tomatoes and peppers in her backyard. Sadie would grind them together and make a delicious salsa. She began selling it to people to use at their parties. Her business started expanding rapidly as demand increased.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Sadie now makes salsa as her full time job.
- Sadie never grew tomatoes again.


Story: Tyler needed some extra spending money. He began looking for after school jobs. Finally he found a job at the local cafe. He makes coffee and bagels for customers.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He likes all the money he has now.
- He had fun golfing.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She wished she'd listened to her mother's advice.

Stacey was going to the store. Her mother told her to take an umbrella just in case. Stacey said it wasn't necessary. Sure enough it started to rainy while she was at the store. She wished she'd listened to her mother's advice.


Scott paddled his canoe across the big lake. The canoe was suddenly tipped over by a large wave. Scott struggled to turn his canoe right side up again. With great effort, Scott was able to right his canoe and climb aboard.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Scott decided to swim across the lake.
- Scott continued to paddle his canoe across the big lake.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Stephanie had just moved into her boyfriend's apartment. She didn't like the way he decorated. She tried to drop subtle hints but he ignored all of them. Finally she decided to make some changes while he was at work.
OPTIONS:
- Her boyfriend was not impressed.
- Her boyfriend redecorated her apartment.


Context: Lisa was at the beach. And she saw someone flying a kite. It looked like a lot of fun. So Lisa bought a kite of her own.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Lisa blames her mother for choosing such a windy day.
- Lisa broke her kite when a seagull got tangled in the  line.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Joey spent the afternoon alone in his room grounded from friends.

Joey's little sister was bugging him. He thought it might be funny to trip her. He tripped her, and she started crying. Their mom ran into the room. Joey spent the afternoon alone in his room grounded from friends.


Story: Melanie's smoke detector's alarm went off every time she made toast. She put up with the annoyance for two years. Finally, one day she decided to unplug the smoke detector. That very day, a real fire started in her apartment.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Melanie's house ended up burning down.
- Melanie put the large fire out with her foot.


I noticed my hair was getting too long. I tried to cut it myself, but failed. I put on my shoes and grabbed my keys. I went to the barber for a haircut.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He did a great job.
- He told me to cut it myself.


Context: Betsy went into a candy store. She bought all the candy she could for ten dollars. She was so excited she ran out the door with a bag full of candy. She tripped on a shoelace.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She poured the bag of candy in the trash and left.
- She fell and spilled her candy all over the street.


Mom took me grocery shopping with her today. We went through all the aisles. I got help Mom put items in the cart. She even let me get a special treat.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I was happy with mom.
- Mom was making me upset all day.


Continue the following story.

Pam loves music. She especially likes to collect vinyl records. She has over 100 records. Pam is now going to the record store.
OPTIONS:
- She was happy to find a rare album she had been looking for.
- She gave them her collection of albums for free.


Maddy was always used to seeing old man Joe. She thought of him a sort of watchman. Each morning when she passed him she'd give him a dollar. Sometimes, she'd even bring him some coffee or a bite to eat.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Joe hated Maddy.
- Joe was grateful.


Tim's truck needed an oil change. He decided to do it himself to save some money. Under the truck, he loosened the plug on the oil pan. Suddenly, oil poured everywhere!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It created such a mess, maybe it wasn't worth saving the money.
- Tim then took another bite of pizza.


We were supposed to celebrate Valentine's Day. But then my niece came down with a bad cold. So we stayed in and played games. We rotated between Heads Up and Monopoly.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- We went outside to play baseball.
- We played Monopoly for two hours.


My mom came home sad today. I decided to ask her if she's alright. She didn't say anything. Being considerate, I decided to leave her alone.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I walked toward her and screamed in her face for being rude.
- She eventually came to me and apologized for being rude.


Continue the following story.

Steve was always told to never fight with other kids. It was bad to get into a fight, or so his mother always told him. However at school there were some bullies that wouldn't leave. So one day he got into a fight with one of them.
OPTIONS:
- Steve was proud that he stood up for himself.
- Steve decided to treat himself to ice cream.


Context: Amy decided to make curtains for her living room. She sewed for hours to complete the job. When she was finished she hung the curtains. The seams were off, and the hem was lopsided.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Amy made curtains for the rest of the rooms in her house.
- Amy decided to hire a professional.


Context: Terry liked collecting cups with weird art on them. He went to shops and trawled for good cups. His friends gave him cups at holidays. His prized piece was a zoo cup shaped like an elephant.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Terry doesn't have good friends.
- His friends gave him his favorite zoo cup.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Each time she rode a different animal making her happy.

Ellie watched the merry go round. She couldn't decide which animal to ride. There was a pink horse or a blue bunny. So she got on it twice. Each time she rode a different animal making her happy.


Today was the day that my online project was due. It consisted of a group assignment with three other members. It was my duty to organize an informative powerpoint. When I called them to email me their work, no one responded.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was frustrated and scared about their lack of response.
- I decided it was their problem and not to worry about it.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mowgli had just moved to Los Angeles. She lived in Tennessee her whole life. Her first night in California she went out to look at the stars. She used to always do that growing up.
OPTIONS:
- She felt at home.
- She was ashamed of what she was doing.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Brandon was given a 10 page research paper to write for class. He begun working on the paper on his 2003 Dell laptop. Brandon stayed up until 1 in the morning to try and finish his paper. Suddenly, his computer crashed and died.
OPTIONS:
- When he finished his paper he went to bed.
- Luckily he had been saving everything on an external disk.


Jim was summoned for jury duty. He had to call in to skip work. He arrived at the courtroom. He sat through the entire trial.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jim was extremely bored.
- Jim was glad he didn't have to miss work for jury duty.


Context: Sue got married last Saturday. She almost didn't make it to the wedding. She got stuck in traffic. Luckily a kind policeman saw what was happening.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The policeman got Due to the wedding on time.
- Sue was arrested.


Ari spends $20 a day on pickles. He decides to make his own to save money. He puts the pickles in brine. Ari waits 2 weeks for his pickles to get sour.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ari opens the jar to find perfect pickles.
- Ari's pickles are sweet.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jessica decided to train even harder.

Jessica excelled at track and field. She loved running, and challenging herself. She was confident that she would place first in her next competition. Instead, she came in second place. Jessica decided to train even harder.


Stacey's cats were acting weird. They would run and hide randomly. She took them to the veterinarian to see what was wrong. They said both were perfectly healthy.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Stacey had no pets.
- Stacey decided they were just weird.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

We then swam for an hour at the lake.

The family decided to go to the park for Veteran's Day. We had a barbecue outside. In addition, everyone decided to take a swim in the water. Before we left, we had a huge cake. We then swam for an hour at the lake.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Amy wanted to make waffles for breakfast. She whipped up some batter quickly. She poured the batter into the maker. When she was eating them there were lumps of dry batter.
OPTIONS:
- Amy was disappointed.
- Amy thought they tasted great.


Jo couldn't take his ratty apartment anymore. He looked at housing ads and went on several apartment tours. Jo finally found one he liked and could afford. Jo packed up his stuff and moved into his new apartment.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jo enjoyed time at home much more after his move.
- Jo looked all over his new apartment, but couldn't find any axes.


Context: Jane broke Elwood's binoculars. Jane was apologetic. Jane knew the binoculars were too expensive for her to replace. Elwood forgave her.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jane was angry at Elwood.
- Jane was thankful.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Donna quit her job today. She realized that her husband makes enough for both of them. She asked her husband if he was okay with her decision. He was and supported her with whatever she decides to do.
OPTIONS:
- They had a great marriage.
- Donna couldn't believe how selfish her husband was.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I'm sure I'll figure out a place for it eventually.

My friend got me a planter as a housewarming gift. It's small and cute and fits in nicely with my decor. But I'm still not sure where to put it. I hope he doesn't get sad. I'm sure I'll figure out a place for it eventually.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Lucy got a new diary for her birthday. Unlike her old one, it had a lock on it to keep her brother James out. But one day she found the lock was broken. James had gotten into her diary again!
OPTIONS:
- Lucy was so angry!
- Lucy was so amused!


Story: Alex was trying to build a birdhouse. He spent almost an hour putting together the walls. When he went to put the roof on, he realized that it didn't fit. He had made a mistake with the walls.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Alex then finished the birdhouse.
- Alex decided to start over from the beginning.


Context: Down in mountains lived a large family. The dad had a red truck. One day it snowed. They needed food so the dad got in the truck.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He drove the truck through the snow to the store and got food.
- He decided to go back in the house.


It was time for Carson to run a mile. He put on his running shoes. He started running along the sidewalk by his house. After running a half mile Carson was very tired.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Carson finished the mile in record time.
- Carson slowed his pace so that he could finish the mile.


Story: Eric was having a picnic in the park with his girlfriend. Eric was eating a sandwich and enjoying the weather. All of a sudden, a pigeons swooped down and snagged his sandwich. Eric quickly chased after the pigeon.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Eric had been interested in keeping pigeons for years.
- While he chased the bird, more pigeons ran after his food.


Continue the following story.

Sue had a sore throat. She didn't know what to do. She took cough drops and that didn't work. She made hot tea, and that didn't stop the soreness.
OPTIONS:
- Sue made an appointment with the doctor as a last resort.
- Sue was relieved that her sore throat cures worked.


Stella was so excited that a new family had moved in next door. She watched out the window waiting to see the new kid. After getting out of the minivan, the new girl went inside. But then a confused Stella saw the same girl get out of the car again!

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Stella decided to take as shower.
- Stella wondered what was going on.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jessie went to prom with John.

Jessie's friend John handed her a box of candy. She smiled, thanking him as she walked to her next class. Midway through she opened the box for a snack. Inside John had put a note asking her to prom. Jessie went to prom with John.


Greg wanted to leave the city and become a pig farmer. He thought pigs were noble creatures. He thought farming was a respectable profession. Greg quit his job as a pharmacist.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Before long, he was a happy and successful pig farmer.
- Greg got a job at a competing pharmacy for more money.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Sarah and Dan had a loyal friend.

Sarah and Dan were looking for a new apartment. Their friend heard about this process. He wanted to live with them in the new city. He got a job in the same city. Sarah and Dan had a loyal friend.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Joe arrived at school exhausted.

Joe woke up late for school. He asked his mom for a ride, but she had no time. He knew it was too late to catch the bus. He decided he had to run all the way to school! Joe arrived at school exhausted.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Dan realizes that he has gained weight over the last few Year's. He decides to begin exercising and eating better to become less fat. It is a grueling process, and at times Dan wants to give up. However, he remains dedicated until the extra weight is gone.
OPTIONS:
- Dan steps onto a scale and realizes he lost a significant amount.
- Despite his dedication, he gave eating well up and never lost it.


Continue the following story.

Randy wanted to get a dog so bad. Randy's mom was allergic to dogs. Randy asked if he could move in with his dad. His dad said yes.
OPTIONS:
- Randy was able to get a dog with his dad.
- Randy bought a lizard with his dad.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Her cousin then mailed her the book back.

Becky's grandmother had promised her a special book. It had been handwritten by her great-grandfather. When Becky's grandmother died, her cousin took the book! Becky was very angry and wrote her cousin a plaintive letter. Her cousin then mailed her the book back.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The audience's laughter told Ella she should pursue her dream.

Ella wanted to be a comedian. One night her local comedy club had an amateur night. Ella decided to try it out. She went onstage and told her jokes. The audience's laughter told Ella she should pursue her dream.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Bob excelled in the interview and got the job.

Bob needed money. He decided to look for a part time job. He applied to five different places. One of them gave Bob an interview. Bob excelled in the interview and got the job.


My mom always tells me to wake up and enjoy the sunrise. She tells me I miss out on all of life's beauty staying in. So I woke up extra early and sat on my balcony with some coffee. The sun rose shortly after 6 in the morning.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It was beautiful and relaxing.
- I never liked my mom.


Kay was surprised to see her mother still had her tree up in May. Her mother wanted to leave the tree up longer. When her mother left Kay took down the tree. Her mother was upset she took down the tree.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kay and her mom then made up.
- Kay helped her mom decorate her tree.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He immediately applied stain remover and the stain was gone.

Jack needed a new couch. He went to a local furniture store. He chose a lovely light beige couch. The first day home he spilled red wine on the arm of the couch. He immediately applied stain remover and the stain was gone.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The bus arrived on time and Alex got to work.

Alex needed to go to work. She looked at the bus schedule. She saw that there was a bus in five minutes. She walked to the bus stop. The bus arrived on time and Alex got to work.


Gina got on the bus and watched the door for her friend Tami. She hoped they would walk to the bus together, but they hadn't. Tami had stayed and was talking to the girls who no longer liked Gina. And this worried Gina.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina broke into a song.
- Maybe Tami wouldn't be her friend anymore.


Context: One day I was walking on the sidewalk. I saw an old dog on the driveway nearby. He looked at me and barked. I tried to run away because I was startled.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I was then eaten by the dog.
- I ran away and then got away.


Story: Tracy made up a story about a unicorn for her daughter. Her daughter laughed when Tracy told the story. Her daughter wanted to write the story down in a book. Tracy helped her write it down, and she drew illustrations.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Unicorn videos were Tracy's favorite.
- They gave the book to her dad for father's day.


My friends and I were at the park. We had a basketball but were looking for a court. At the end of the park, we found a court. We took out our balls and played for an hour.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My friends and I had a lot of fun playing and then went home.
- We could not find a good basketball court.


Jerry wanted a romantic evening with his girlfriend. He put rose petals by the door. He lit candles throughout the apartment. One of them caught a curtain on fire.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jerry roasted marshmallows on the fire.
- Jerry burned his house down.


Bob sorted his laundry carefully to separate out the whites. When the buzzer went off he opened the washer. To his horror, his clothes were no longer white. He had accidentally left a red shirt in with the whites.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- His work shirt was ruined.
- His clothes were still white.


Daddy is took me fishing today. We woke up early and went out to the boat. The sun was just rising over the horizon. We sat on the water for hours talking and fishing.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- It was a great day.
- It was an awful day.


Context: Ivy wanted a cell phone like all her friends. She saved up her money from delivering papers. Soon she had enough for a phone. She went shopping and selected the perfect phone.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Amy spent all of her money on clothes.
- She loved her new phone.


Continue the following story.

Steve decides to have an Easter egg hunt at his house this weekend. He buys a dozen eggs, colors them, and hides them in his yard. Steve announces the hunt to all of his friends with kids. Everyone has a great time at Steve's Easter egg hunt.
OPTIONS:
- Steve is proud of his egg hunt.
- Steve decides to never have an egg hunt again.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Anne needed to slim down, but she hated exercise. Then she and her friend heard about a fun workout class to try. It was called Pole Dancing, and it promised fun and fat-burning. Anne and her friends signed up for the fitness class.
OPTIONS:
- Anne lost twenty pounds trekking to the north pole.
- Anne dropped four sizes in six months.


Tom didn't know why his internet speed was so slow. He called his cable company but there were no problems. He finally decided to buy a new router. That made a huge difference.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tom was very happy to now be surfing quickly.
- Tom was glad his cable picture had improved.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I immediately dug into my book.

Every morning I start my day off with a half an hour of reading. One morning I was too late to work and missed my reading time. It left me thinking of nothing more than reading the next chapter. Eventually I was able to take my first morning break. I immediately dug into my book.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Amy saw a beautiful necklace at a store in the mall. The necklace was more money than Amy had to spend. Amy decided to save more money and return another day. After a month of saving Amy was ready to purchase the necklace.
OPTIONS:
- Amy bought the necklace proudly.
- Amy decided to shoplift the necklace instead.


Context: Tay ordered a pizza delivered to her house. When it arrived, she reached for her wallet. She saw that she had just enough to pay for it. That left no money to tip the delivery boy!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She gave him a five dollar tip.
- She apologized to him.


A young man went to buy a shirt. He searched through several aisles. He found a shirt he liked. Of course he paid for it.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He couldn't remember where he parked his car in the parking lot.
- He knew there were severe consequences for shoplifting.


John wanted to be on the track team for his high school. He wanted to run the dashes but wasn't a fast starter. He could run for hours at a steady pace but just not very fast. His coach recommended that he runs the mile instead of sprints.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- John made the track team and won.
- John dug up the field with his grandfather's  tractor.


I called Carly to ask her on a date. I got her voicemail. I texted her that we should talk soon. She texted me back, asking why we should talk soon.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I told her I hated her.
- I told her I liked her.


Jenny is very thirsty. She suspects she is dehydrated. Finally, she was able to find a water bottle. She drank the whole thing.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jenny would always remember  to pack a water bottle.
- Jenny left the small town  behind and jetted off to  London.


Context: Dan was excited to attend the school dance. The school dance was going to be the highlight of Dan's senior year. Dan would get to show off his dancing skills at the dance. In addition, Dan would get to spend time with his friends at the dance.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Dan did not like the idea of the dance.
- Dan went to the dance and had a lot of fun.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Greg was then fired from his job for being too violent.

Greg was a nurse. Some people called him a murse. He hated that term because it was stupid and insulting. He punched each of them in the face. Greg was then fired from his job for being too violent.


Continue the following story.

Neil had just arrived in Morocco. He loved the exotic feel of it. The language was beautiful. And the people were so friendly, too!
OPTIONS:
- Neil later hated the country.
- Neil wished he could stay.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kori liked to dress up for comic conventions. She decided to dress up as her favorite character for an upcoming one. She worked very hard for months on her costume. She entered the cosplay contest at the convention.
OPTIONS:
- She decided to go to the ballet.
- She was very happy when she won first place.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jane met Greg in an internet chat room. They agreed to meet at starbucks for coffee. They hit it off surprisingly well. They agreed to meet again the next day.
OPTIONS:
- Jane thought Greg might be a potential boyfriend.
- Jane thought Greg wouldn't make a good friend.


Continue the following story.

Rob was in charge of all the people at work. Rob though everybody liked him. One day Rob heard his employees saying mean things about him. Rob's feelings were hurt.
OPTIONS:
- Rob fired the employees.
- Rob was glad his employees thought so highly of him.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They were both happy to be friends again.

Alfred and Arthur had been best friends when they were children. Unfortunately, when they got older, they began to fight. They stopped talking to each other for a few years. Finally, they managed to reconcile. They were both happy to be friends again.


Abigail's cat jumped out of her arms and ran down the road. The skittish cat saw a dog and ran up a tree. The cat was stuck and could not get down. Abigail called the fire department, and they came right away.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Abigail was relieved to get her kitty out of the tree.
- Abigail was disappointed to get her kitty out of the tree.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

All of his roommates made coffee.

Earl woke up early to make some coffee. He wanted to be alert for work that day. The aroma woke up all his roommates. They wanted to make coffee too. All of his roommates made coffee.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Afterward,  Bobby and friends were covered in snow.

The snow had finally finished falling. Bobby and his friends rushed outdoors to play in it. They made snowmen, snowballs, and sledded. Finally, they decided on an all out snowball war. Afterward,  Bobby and friends were covered in snow.


Greg hated taking the trash out. He decided not to do it. The trashcan was overflowing in just a few days. Finally, his father put the trash on his bed.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He lay down on the bed and went to sleep.
- After taking out the trash his bed still smelled.


Story: An office worker booted up her computer. She intended to do her quarterly reports. No matter how much she clicked, though, she could not open programs. Despair settled over her like a pea-soup fog of misery.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The office worker began to sing a happy little tune.
- The office worker knew it was going to be a long day.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Luckily Gina's dad managed to get into the car and hit the brakes.

Gina's niece was playing in the driver's seat of her dad's car. Somehow she got the car out of park, and into reverse. The car began to roll down the driveway into the street. Everyone ran to the car to try and stop it. Luckily Gina's dad managed to get into the car and hit the brakes.


Continue the following story.

I was working at the front desk. I got a call from a strange number. It was a student wondering about his application for college. He had called the wrong number.
OPTIONS:
- I gave him the right number and hung up.
- I shook the student's hand and thanked him.


Mary ate pudding every day. She ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day she ran out of pudding. She then decided to become a chef.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mary never made pudding as a chef.
- Mary loved sweets.


Ron only had one air conditioner. And it didn't cool off his entire house. He invested in a powerful fan. And it help blow cool air to his room.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ron had annoyed his parents by refusing to get off the toy car.
- Now his house can stay cool all summer.