Write the next sentence in this story.

Neil had arrived in Finland! He had traveled by boat and rail. He couldn't wait to start seeing the sights! But first there was something important he had to do.
OPTIONS:
- Neil went to the grave where his ancestors were buried.
- Neil went home instead of doing any sightseeing in Finland.


Eric hired a clown to entertain guests for his son's birthday party. The clown arrived 20 minutes late to the party. The clown's stunts were really mundane. The guests were not entertained whatsoever.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Eric told all his friends they should hire the clown.
- Eric wrote a bad review on the clown online.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Kate was glad that she could remain concentrated.

Kate had math homework that she needed to do. She sat at the table and tried to focus. She avoided distraction by turning off her phone. Kate worked for two hours. Kate was glad that she could remain concentrated.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Nita was pleased she could show off her costume and keep warm.

Nita had a perfect Halloween witch costume. But it was chilly out and she needed a jacket. She did not want to ruin her great costume with a plain jacket! She asked her mom for help, and her mom made her a blanket 'cloak'. Nita was pleased she could show off her costume and keep warm.


Susie needed to upgrade her old smartphone. She went to Sprint to look at the different models. A worker there was really helpful and told her a lot about each phone. Susie soaked in the information that she was told.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Susie told the worker she needed a new smartphone.
- Susie ended up buying the latest model of smartphone.


Continue the following story.

I brought home a stray cat to my girlfriend. She always told me she loved cats. I thought I was about to get a ton of boyfriend points. I must have miss a key detail in her cat story.
OPTIONS:
- She was mad when I showed it to her.
- She was happy.


Story: I started getting into music in middle school. As my tastes expanded, so did my desire to attend a concert. My friends had seen one or two, but I had not. Finally, after a few painful Years, my time arrived.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I finally saw my first concert and it was amazing.
- I decided I didn't like concerts anymore.


When Stanley was driving, there was a car on the adjacent lane. When both cars made a turn, his car remained on the right lane. However, the other car ended up colliding with him. The cars were hit from the front part.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Stanley was very upset.
- Stanley felt grateful.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Terry had to catch a bus to make it to work on time. However, she met a series of misfortunes on morning. She lost her shoes and her keys. As she walked to the bus stop, she saw the bus starting to pull away.
OPTIONS:
- Mary missed the bus and had to walk to her destination.
- Mary got on a plane to go to her destination.


Avery needed to get to work. She wanted to take the bus or a cab. She found she had no money, credit cards or tokens. She realized that she had no options but to walk.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Avery was happy about her financial situation.
- Avery put on her shoes and began her trek.


I took my car in for an oil change. I informed them that I would be waiting in the lobby. After an hour, I checked to see if it was done yet. I was told that they didn't even have it started yet.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I told them that I was happy with their service.
- Angrily, I left with my car and went somewhere else.


Joy went to bed hoping for snow. She had a new sled she really wanted to try! She was overjoyed when she woke up to six inches of snow. She got dressed as quickly as she could.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Joy lay on the beach for most of the day.
- Joy enjoyed sledding for whole morning.


Context: Jerry received several gifts for his birthday. Jerry opened up his presents one by one. One gift with nice wrapping caught his eye . Jerry grabbed the gift and unwrapped it.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jerry was excited to see what was under the paper.
- Ben was nonplussed about opening the gift.


Tina wanted to go for a hike so she put her baby in a baby carrier. They were walking up the trail in the park near their house. Suddenly, in front of them, she spotted a long black snake! After screaming, she ran home to tell her husband.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tina was terrified of snakes.
- Tina's husband suggested it would make a good pet.


Story: Alfred was sitting alone in his room when he heard a strange sound. The sound was getting louder and louder. Alfred was too scared to investigate the sound. Suddenly the sound stopped.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Alfred realized it was his dog.
- Alfred was disappointed.


Darla was afraid of spiders. One day, as she was cleaning her room, she saw one on the wall. She screamed and jumped away. She yelled for her father to come in and help.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her father came and removed the spider.
- Darla decided to make the spider a pet.


Write the next sentence in this story.

It was Tyrone's big football game. He was the quarterback for the team. Their team got off to an early lead. They were trailing with a minute left on the clock.
OPTIONS:
- Tyrone decided to quit.
- Tyrone threw a touchdown.


Context: Tom went whale watching today. He had never been on such a big boat before. Once the boat got out into the ocean Tom was excited. A huge whale came up to the side of the boat.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tom can't wait until the next time he can go on a whale watch.
- Tom decided he was disinterest and wanted to go home.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Dave was happy that he went to the hockey game.

Dave decided one day he wanted to go see a hockey game. He ordered a few tickets. He then invited some of his friends. They all went to the game, and had a good time Dave was happy that he went to the hockey game.


Story: Ella was trying to pick a prom dress. She could not decide! So she asked her boyfriend for his opinion. He said she was beautiful in any dress she chose!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ella was mad because her boyfriend was so critical.
- Ella realized it really didn't matter what dress she chose.


Context: Harris was poor. He decided to rob a bank. He held up the bank at gunpoint and stole thousands of dollars. He escaped in his getaway car.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Harris could not outrun the police and was caught.
- Harris decided to toss the money in the lake.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jake was going on a road trip to see his family. He Got in the car and drove. The car's tires exploded due to too much air. Jake hitchhiked for 30 miles.
OPTIONS:
- Jake wore a navy blue suit.
- When Jake got to his family he was happy his trip was over.


Ed made beef jerky for a living. He ran the business out of his garage. One day he woke up and noticed his garage jarred open. He looked inside and noticed everything in disarray.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ed was shocked called the police for an investigation.
- Ed was delighted to see this.


Context: Alice was a dog trainer. She never came across a dog she couldn't help. One day, a man brought a dog named Henry to Alice. Henry was very withdrawn due to a bad first owner.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Alice had no intentions of helping him.
- Alice worked with him and he became more obedient.


Pam left her son with a new babysitter. She told her that her son was allergic to peanut butter. But the babysitter gave him peanut butter oatmeal. The babysitter had to call the hospital.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Pam was impressed with the babysitter.
- Pam was furious with the babysitter.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Daniel walked through a park to his girlfriend's house. On the way, he noticed a patch of beautiful wildflowers. Daniel carefully picked several of the flowers. He gave them to his girlfriend when he arrived at her house.
OPTIONS:
- She blushed and kissed him before inviting him inside.
- She looked in disgust and slammed the door in Daniel's face.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Penny went to the arcade to play his favorite game. He put 2 quarters inside the pacman machine. He played vigorously until his hands hurt. The game made a sound when he beat the last level.
OPTIONS:
- Penny loved gaming.
- Penny was not very competitive.


Johnny rode his bike to the hobby store. He parked his bike out front. When he came out his bike was gone. Johnny looked all over.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Johnny didn't care about the bike.
- Johnny found out his friend took the bike.


I did not drive until I was 26. I lived in the city and used bikes or mass transit. My brother urged me to get a driver's license. I took courses and passed the road test.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I find driving much more convenient than bikes and mass transit.
- I now ride my bike or take mass transit to get around.


Neil wanted to see ancient temples and ruins. He decided Asia was a great place to start. He flew to Cambodia and went sightseeing. He saw so many old temples in the jungles there.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Neil was bored of the trip and went home.
- Neil was happy he made the trip.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: My teacher gave me an F for the assignment.

Class started in 10 minutes and I had a math assignment due. My older friend volunteered to do it for me. Unfortunately, my teacher found out about the copying. She crumbled my paper and threw it in the trash. My teacher gave me an F for the assignment.


My niece just got engaged. She is Chinese and her fiance is Caucasian. Her parents had them over for a home cooked meal. The fiance got nausea from the unfamiliar dishes and had to leave.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My niece was very upset that her fiance was sick.
- My niece was thrilled that her fiancé was sick.


Neil took a chartered drive up to Broome, Australia. He used it as a launching point for the Outback. He hired a guide to take him on an Outback tour. Its emptiness and glory silenced him.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Neil had a new appreciation for the Outback.
- Neil hated the tour.


Mona was in a car accident that broke both of her legs. She was in the hospital and rehab for a month. As soon as she got out, she wanted to go to the movies. She went to the nearest movie theater and bought the ticket.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mona drove back home immediately.
- Mona went inside to see the movie.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Gina did not like funerals.

Gina grabbed a funeral program and took a seat. The actual funeral didn't start for another 30 minutes. Gina just wanted it to be over. She wanted to get away from the body as fast as she could. Gina did not like funerals.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: It needed more sugar!

I wanted to make hot chocolate. I took milk and warmed it up. Then, I added cocoa powder and stirred it all up. I tasted it, but it was terrible! It needed more sugar!


Kyle hated the bologna sandwich his mom had given him for lunch. He looked around to see what his friends had. His best friend had peanut butter and jelly! Kyle asked if they could trade.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kyle refused to trade sandwiches with his friend.
- He was happy that his friend agreed to the swap.


Write the next sentence in this story.

John was afraid to go to school on Monday. He had not completed his science project. John lied to his parents that he was sick. His parents knew that John was lying.
OPTIONS:
- His parents made him go to school, and he got an F in science.
- His parents rushed him to the emergency room.


Doug was famished after a hard day's work. He didn't feel like cooking so he decided to dine out. Doug wanted to end the day with a fulfilling meal. He spotted a sign to an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Doug kept right on driving.
- Doug decided to try the buffet.


Irene was taking part in the school play. She wanted to be an actress but she did not get any roles. So the director offered to let her design costumes. Irene accepted, and found that she loved the work!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Irene was too angry to attend the performance of the play.
- Irene felt proud seeing her costumes on stage.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She played small venues regularly and became well known.

Deirdra wanted to be a great blues musician. She listened to a lot of work by greats like BB King and Taj Mahal. She bought a guitar and tuned it for blues music. She booked a bar venue and started getting her work out there. She played small venues regularly and became well known.


Story: Ronald noticed that his kitchen sink was draining very slowly. He couldn't afford to hire a plumber, so he decided to fix it himself. Ronald bought two bottles of drain cleaner at the store. Pouring the drain cleaner into his sink fixed the problem.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ronald was glad he hadn't called the plumber.
- The plumber arrived at Ronald's door.


Last christmas my family decided to decorate. It was the first time we ever did. We bought a lot of different items. Everyone helped put things up.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It was nice to all decorate together.
- I had to do everything myself.


Story: Gina's teacher was upset with her. She had hit a boy who snapped her bra strap. Gina explained that he started the fight. But her teacher didn't care.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Her teacher sentenced her to detention.
- Her teacher commended her for a job well done.


Story: Ben was shopping at a walmart. He was looking for anything that seemed cool to him. Ben noticed a large adult kite was on sale. He bought the kite and went back home.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ben was upset he'd gone shopping.
- Ben flew his kite in the backyard all night!


Story: Ethan enrolled in a singing lesson near his house. He did not have any previous experience and was nervous. His instructor was a nice lady who was a world renown singer. Ethan practiced singing the scales with her.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ethan soon became an amazing soprano.
- Ethan became a master at playing guitar.


Kyle was working as a lifeguard at the local pool. One day, a little boy started thrashing around in the deep side. Kyle realized the boy was drowning. He jumped into the pool and grabbed the boy.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kyle saved the boy and the boy was thankful.
- Kyle swam out of the pool alone and went home.


My son played in a basketball team in elementary school. He tried hard but was not a gifted player. The team played everybody and he had fun. One day he made a basket.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The whole teamed cheered for my son.
- He left the court in a fit of anger.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He plugged the toaster in.

Gordy tried making some toast last Tuesday morning. He wanted to have a decent breakfast for once. He waited and the bread never warmed. He finally realized that the toaster wasn't plugged in. He plugged the toaster in.


Continue the following story.

Joe was working at a marina. The winds started to pick up and he could tell a storm was coming. He had to take his small boat to pick up some customers at sea. The storm started rocking his small boat violently.
OPTIONS:
- Joe fell over the edge.
- Joe was glad that the sea was so calm that day.


Story: Every year we attend a poolside barbecue at my aunt's house. One year when my sister was very young she fell in the pool. As soon as my dad realized she was missing he ran for the pool. He dove in and brought my sister to the surface.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- After saving her, we were all relieved.
- We then let her go swimming.


Story: It was getting dark. Amy knew she had to get home, but she hated to leave Ben. He hugged her goodbye. They agreed they would meet at the same time next week.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Amy was looking forward to it greatly.
- Amy hated Ben with a passion.


Ana was playing basketball when her finger started hurting. An hour later, she was unable to move it. Her mother told her she was overreacting. Later that night, she was in so much pain she couldn't sleep.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Her mother took her to the emergency room to have it checked.
- Ana decided to spin the basketball on her finger.


The church choir went around town singing Christmas carols. While singing in the park, they encountered a homeless man. The homeless man seemed very annoyed with their singing. Once he heard O Holy Night, he sang along with the choir.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He started to enjoy himself.
- The choir decided to call the police.


Story: Mark brought work home with him last night. When he got to work this morning he couldn't find the work he did. He was sure he bought it back today. All he did was look for that file all day, now it was quitting time.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Mark sent his secretary to Wal-Mart for bullets.
- Mark found the work at home on a table under the mail.


Zach was sick of his small apartment. He decided to get a larger apartment. Then he realized he needed help moving. Luckily, Zach's girlfriend was able to help him move.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Zach moved into a larger apartment.
- Zach decided not to move.


Continue the following story.

Neil was traveling through France. He had spent a few days in Calais. Then he wanted to see the sights in Nice. He hopped on a train and journeyed east.
OPTIONS:
- He fell so in love with the scenery that he eventually moved.
- When he got off the train, he enjoyed the west immensely.


Continue the following story.

Polly planted crocus bulbs with her grandmother. Grandma told her that they would bloom in early spring. There was a late snow that year. But the crocus were not to be deterred.
OPTIONS:
- They bloomed right on schedule.
- Polly's plants never bloomed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He was cold all day.

Joe woke up on a cold morning. He tried to find a good pair of pants to wear. All of his pants were too dirty to wear. He had to put on shorts and go about his day. He was cold all day.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Last week I lost my phone. I looked everywhere for it. After a few hours I had a good idea. I figured I would call it.
OPTIONS:
- I found my phone under the couch!
- I wasn't able to locate my phone.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Janie loved cats.

Janie was outside one day when she heard a high-pitched noise nearby. She looked all around for the source of the noise. Finally, she found a litter of kittens under a bush! She decided to take care of the kittens. Janie loved cats.


Manny wanted to get better at making Italian food. He learned how to make noodles from scratch. He learned how to make different sauces. He put on a big Italian dinner for his family.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- His family loved it.
- He paid the chef $500 to prepare the meal.


Continue the following story.

Cindy was reading a story about a dog. But she never liked dogs. As she kept reading, however, she became attached to the dog. In the end of the story, the dog died.
OPTIONS:
- Cindy laughed when she finished the book.
- Cindy cried at the end of the story.


Context: Abe really enjoyed numbers and statistics. He was curious how many guns the population of Stanford owned. He sent out a survey. Abe spent weeks tallying the results.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He found the entire exercise very satisfying and interesting.
- The results were inconclusive and Abe didn't care.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He gave the dog some medicine and then it was fine.

Michael was a dog lover. One day he went to his friends house. His friend owned a dog was a bit sick. Michael took him to the vet. He gave the dog some medicine and then it was fine.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: One of the lobsters pinched his hand causing him to scream.

Jamaal had an intense craving for a lobster dinner. He checked his wallet and realized he didn't have money for that. Jamal decided he would just try and steal a lobster from the market. He ran straight to the seafood section and put his hands in the tank. One of the lobsters pinched his hand causing him to scream.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Gina now knows not to inhale the incense smoke.

Gina's uncle burned incense all day long. Gina liked the scent. She leaned in close and took a big whiff. The smoke made her choke. Gina now knows not to inhale the incense smoke.


Margaret had a favorite teddy bear. One day, her dog tore it apart. Margaret was heartbroken. Her mother got to work sewing the bear back up.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Margaret wasn't happy the bear survived.
- Margaret cherished the repaired bear.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Fred needed some ice for a barbecue. He went to the store and pulled out several bags from the freezer. He went to the counter and paid for the ice. The attendant helped him carry them to his car.
OPTIONS:
- Fred brought the ice to the barbecue.
- Fred was sad no one had ice for their drinks at the barbecue.


Continue the following story.

John was a terrible boss. The workers decided to depose him. So they filed a complaint. Despite the complaint and following lawsuit John stayed.
OPTIONS:
- John was happy to be at home.
- John decided to be a better boss.


Context: We bought a new house. It was perfect, and everything I ever wanted. There was a white fence and a large wrap around porch. Our kids will have so many great memories in this house.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- We were so happy.
- We are so angry.


Story: When Rod was eight he wanted to be a drummer. He would flip his mom's pans over and hit them. His parents had to put all the spoons out of his reach. After Years of wishing, his parents bought him a drum set.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He was so excited to finally have a drum set.
- He decided not to play the drums anymore.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Derrek was finally able to buy the piano.

Derrek wanted to buy a piano. He started working odd jobs to earn money. Derrek kept the extra money he earned in a special bank account. He worked for months to earn enough money. Derrek was finally able to buy the piano.


Marie's husband is in the Army. He is away for a tour overseas. Marie walked into her home. Her husband was waiting on the couch.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Marie was shocked.
- Marie was not surprised at all.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Anna regained her confidence by wearing her bandana.

Anna was undergoing chemotherapy. Her hair thinned and then fell out. Her mom bought her a bright bandana. Anna loved it and wore it everywhere. Anna regained her confidence by wearing her bandana.


A group of religious pilgrims took a trip to a shrine. The journey was long and arduous. On arriving, they found a gift shop there. This struck them as highly inappropriate.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The pilgrims refused to enter the gift shop.
- The pilgrims bought many souvenirs there.


When Mary was a child, her class visited an apple orchard. Hungry Mary snuck off behind some bushes to eat an apple she picked. Years later, she felt guilty because she had not paid for the apple. Though a relatively trivial matter, it weighed on her conscience.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mary decided to visit the orchard and pay them.
- Mary decided to visit the orchard and steal another apple.


When Al let his cat out last week there was a squirrel running by. The cat immediately ran after it. It chased it up a tree. Finally it actually caught it and killed it.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It then ate it.
- The squirrel ran free.


Story: Alice was pregnant. She went to the doctor's. They scanned her stomach with the ultrasound. Then they told her the sex of her baby.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Alice didn't know to give her baby a boy or girl name.
- She decided on the name "Pat" for her new baby.


Continue the following story.

I went to the post office yesterday. It took a while to get there since it's on the other side of town. Once I got there I mailed my letters and headed home. It's always easier to get home than to get somewhere.
OPTIONS:
- I was so happy when I made it back to my house.
- I could not find my way back from the post office.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The rose was perfect.

Joy loves to grow roses. She waters her roses every day. One day Joy saw a red rose opening. She was so happy. The rose was perfect.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jenny sat down to open her Easter eggs. She had collected them during the church Easter egg hunt. She counted 14 eggs. Some had little candies or stickers inside.
OPTIONS:
- The eggs were empty.
- Jenny was very happy with the contents of her Easter eggs.


Continue the following story.

Erica had a coupon for a dozen doughnuts. Erica decided to take them to work. Erica's coworkers were surprised that she brought doughnuts. The co workers thanked Erica for her kindness.
OPTIONS:
- Erica felt bad for what she had done.
- Erica was happy to help her co workers.


The Bradley family decided to take a camping trip. They packed the car for the two hour trip. Once they arrived it was almost dark and began to storm. After the rain had passed they set up the tent and started the fire.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The Bradleys then had a great camping trip.
- The Bradleys turned around and drove home.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Marcus wanted a new hat. After he checked his piggy bank he went to the mall. He went inside the hat store and tried on various hats. After he found a hat he liked, he bought it.
OPTIONS:
- Marcus wore the hat the next day.
- Marcus threw away the hat when he got home.


Continue the following story.

Robert had a crush on Sue. Sue had a crush on Robert. Robert asked Sue on a date. She agreed to go.
OPTIONS:
- At the end of their date, Sue thought Bill was a nice guy.
- After their date, Robert and Sue decided to have a second one.


Once we got a new Xbox, we knew we needed to get Battlefront. My brother and I loved to play the game together. Although the hard level was very hard and we couldn't get past it. But we would keep playing and trying to get past the level.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Battlefront is the easiest game I ever played.
- The day we finally beat it was such a great day.


The Lambert family was hungry and needed to pick up dinner. They saw a commercial for Steak and Shake on television. The commercial said they have four dollar meals. The Lamberts went to the restaurant and ate hamburgers.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The Lamberts were full after the meal.
- The Lamberts then went to another restaurant.


Context: Beth asked Amy to skip 4th period and go to McDonalds for lunch. Amy was hesitant but agreed to go. While at McDonald's Amy's band teacher walked in. He took the girls to the principal's office.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They were suspended for a day.
- The principal took the girls to lunch at Applebee's.


Larry loved making music. He especially liked remixing other people's work. He would upload his stuff to youtube. Eventually he was sued by too many other artists.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Larry enjoyed the interaction he received from those artists.
- Larry learned a lot about copyright from his experience.


Context: Sue was a very fit woman. She worked out on a daily basis. Sue found out she was expecting a baby. She continued to workout during the pregnancy.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Sue's doctors did not approve.
- Sue continued to drink alcohol.


One day, I was eating a burrito when I felt a horrible tooth pain. It hurt so bad I cried. I called my dentist, who let me come in as an emergency. He gave me a root canal then and there.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- While there I had my toe amputated.
- I left with a new crown.


Context: We went to Portland, Maine for a family vacation in 2006. We saw the art museum. We visited the waterfront and had dinner on a ship. We watched a minor league baseball game.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- We decided to repeat this vacation destination in the future.
- Our vacation was a failure because there was nothing to do.


Eric had worked at a large law firm for 30 years. On his 68th birthday he had decided it was time to retire. His friends threw him a large party. They gave him many gifts and they shared old stories.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Eric then left work to go settle down.
- Eric then worked harder than ever and got promoted.


Ava had a lot of old clothes. She never wore them, but she didn't want to throw them away. Her mom suggested that Ava donate them. Ava took them to the thrift store and donated them there.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ava felt like a bad human being.
- Ava felt very good about what she had done.


Our 19 month old granddaughter loves her uncle Joe. It was Joe's birthday yesterday. Our granddaughter lives 200 miles away from her uncle. Her daddy had make a video wishing her uncle Happy Birthday.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She had a good time making the birthday video.
- She did not want to wish her uncle happy birthday n.


Lauren was an unusual girl. Unlike many girls who feared bugs, Lauren loved them. She was fascinated by their structure and movements. Lauren's friends made fun of her for her strange interest.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lauren didn't care and continued to study bugs.
- Lauren went for a ride on her horse.


Gordon is in a rush to get to a meeting. He bursts out of the laboratory and slips on the ice outside. When he gets up he notices he has scraped his wrist. He barely makes it to his meeting on time.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Gordon is fired for being late to the meeting.
- Gordon vows to be more careful next time.


A husband and his wife are looking for a new home. They drive around their desired neighborhood to view the real estate. They find a particular house that they really like for sale. They call the number on the sign to inquire about the house.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They buy a yacht.
- They find out the house has already been sold.


Jon was getting out of shape. Jon decided to lose weight. He began to eat and exercise better. Jon kept it up and started to feel results.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jon was happy to see his weight loss results.
- John had a burger and fries for dinner.


Continue the following story.

Lisa wanted to go to her friends house. Her mother had to run errands and need her to watch the kids. She could only go if she took them with. Her mother gave her $10 to babysit and left.
OPTIONS:
- Lisa decided to eat a hotdog instead.
- Lisa had a great time babysitting with her friend.


Story: Calling people at night is risky. If you call after nightfall, be prepared. I did this the other night and got yelled at. I did not like that so I hung up.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Now I only call people in the afternoon.
- I started making more late night calls.


Context: I went to a renaissance fair with my friends. At the fair, there was a petting zoo! We went inside to see the animals. I got to pet so many wonderful animals.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I will always cherish that day.
- I decided I hated animals and never returned to the zoo.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Thankfully, he recovered.

He didn't know how the television worked. He tried to fix it, anyway. He climbed up on the roof and fiddled with the antenna. His foot slipped on the wet shingles and he went tumbling down. Thankfully, he recovered.


Story: Amy's shorts for her volleyball uniform were too small. She had a hard time moving in them. She asked the coach for another pair. There were no more.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Amy's shorts were uncomfortable.
- Amy's shorts were very comfortable.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Josh got sick.

Josh loved when his mom baked apple pie. He hated how he always had to wait until after dinner though. So he decided this time he would sneak a piece before dinner. The eggs his mom used must have been bad though. Josh got sick.


Gina and her siblings were in the house looking out the window. In the yard her dad and his friends were fighting. The fight was violent and scary. Gina shooed the kids away from the windows.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The kids were scared.
- Then the entire family broke out into song and dance.


Context: Karel always wanted to tap dance. Her friends thought it was nerdy. She still pursued her dream. Eventually she became really good.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She never danced again.
- She won a tap dancing contest.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Her friends noticed she was embarrassed and decided to comfort her.

Jackie was 11 and had to get braces. She was worried about what her friends would think. She tried to hide them when she first got them. Eventually her friends saw them and she was embarrassed. Her friends noticed she was embarrassed and decided to comfort her.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He did his best anyway.

James was in social studies class minding his own business. The teacher looked at everyone and said we are having a pop quiz. James panicked because he hasn't studied. James couldn't answer any of the questions on the quiz. He did his best anyway.


Continue the following story.

I asked my girlfriend to prom in a very creative way. She said yes! I got a tuxedo and she got a beautiful dress. At prom, we were named prom king and prom queen!
OPTIONS:
- It was a spectacular and memorable night.
- My girlfriend did not want to go on anymore dates with me.


Rachel's mother always made her and the kids Kool-Aid. One day Rachel was very thirsty. She decided to make herself Kool-Aid for the first time. She dumped the package in water and stirred it up and took a sip.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She realized she mixed in too much water and it tasted bad.
- She realized a hotdog would be great instead.


Story: Lily went to a nice shop she loved in the city. She loved shopping there but it was very expensive. Thankfully she saw a coat on sale. The coat was sixty percent off.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Lily was glad to buy a new coat.
- Lily coated the driveway in gravel.


Continue the following story.

Tay watched TV all the time. She decided to cut down on her TV consumption. She started by watching one less show every day. Then she watched only on weekends.
OPTIONS:
- Tay decided he wasn't watching enough TV.
- Tay had much more time to do things outside the house.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Eric had to settle for cold peanut butter and jelly for lunch.

Eric was overly excited for lunch today. The cafeteria was serving his absolute favorite meal. He loved the school's pizza and french fries. He sprinted to the lunch line but it was too late. Eric had to settle for cold peanut butter and jelly for lunch.


Context: I have never been to the airport. I had to take a trip to California to see my family. Unfortunately I didn't know what to do with my belongings. The airport staff had to explain everything to me.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I was a little embarrassed by my inexperience with air travel.
- I always take a small carry-on with me when I fly.


Story: For months, Jill was asking her parents if they could adopt a cat. Her mom and dad would always say, maybe some day. Then, for her birthday, Jill asked them again, can we get a cat? Her mom and dad responded, "go check in your room."

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jill ran for president.
- Sitting on her bed was a small, grey kitten.


Ramona was very unhappy in her job. She asked for a raise, but was denied. The refusal prompted her to aggressively comb the want ads. She found an interesting new possibility and set up an interview.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She was offered the new job at a higher salary.
- Ramona had no reason to want to change jobs.


I was going to attend a concert today. I bought the tickets last week. I worked out my two-hour driving route earlier. I just heard that the concert had to be canceled.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Frustrated, I went about getting my money back.
- The band had never sounded better than they did that night.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tara was sick in bed all week. She missed work due to a really bad flu. Tara got a surprise visit from her boss in the evening. Her boss sent her cookies and a get-well card.
OPTIONS:
- Tara was grateful to her boss.
- Tara was angered by this.


Continue the following story.

I woke up one morning for work feeling ill. I put on my clothes and left my house in a struggle. When I got to work, I barely made it into the building. My boss saw that I was visibly ill and told me to go home.
OPTIONS:
- I was angry with my boss because work gives no sick leave.
- My boss was angry with me for being late on the latest report.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Today was my 21st birthday. Since I'm able to drink, my friend took me to a bar. She order her favorite drink, specifically for me. After taking a sip of the drink, I was disgusted.
OPTIONS:
- I found the drink to be bitter-tasting.
- I asked for a second round of the same drink.


Story: Carol has been looking for a hobby to keep herself busy. She decides to begin collecting baskets. She collects small baskets at first. Finally she buys a very big basket, which she is proud of.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Eventually she ran out of room to store them!
- Carol liked knitting and sailing.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Not wanting him to grab the belt back, I ran out of the house.

My mom remarried when I was five. She married an alcoholic who was physically and mentally abusive. He used to make me pick out a belt so that he could whip me. One day I grabbed the belt away from him as he was hitting me. Not wanting him to grab the belt back, I ran out of the house.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: We had a great time.

My friend had a bachelor party before her wedding. A group of us got together and went out on the town. We had dinner and drinks at a Mexican restaurant. We then got in a limo and went bar hopping. We had a great time.


Story: Gwyneth's family was hosting a foreign exchange student. He was from Algeria and had never seen snow. One day in December, they awoke to see the ground covered in snow. He was delighted and ran outside in his shorts to jump in it!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He did not want to play in the snow.
- He was very happy to see snow for the first time.


Cindy need a pedicure. She went to the local nail salon. The stylist massaged her feet. They also filed her toes.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The doctor said her feet were fine.
- She chose a bright pink color for her polish.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Katie found out and then was very hurt.

Carl sent a valentine to the girl he liked named Katie. But the college mailroom accidentally delivered it to the wrong Katie! The wrong Katie was delighted by the valentine she thought was hers. Out of pity, Carl took her on a date that night. Katie found out and then was very hurt.


Shelly bought a pack of gum at the store. She chewed it so often that she fell asleep with it in her mouth. The next morning there was gum stuck in Shelly's hair. Her mom had to cut out a large chunk of her hair and she looked funny.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Shelly was happy about the good haircut.
- Shelly was sad and learned her lesson.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Matthew hated Brad.

Brad wouldn't stop bullying Matthew today. When Matthew tried to get lunch, Brad smacked his tray. When Matthew was walking, Brad tried to trip him. Matthew couldn't go to the bathroom alone, without Brad being there. Matthew hated Brad.


Context: Jake loved to travel. He was planning a hiking trip to Montana. He bought lots of camping gear to prepare for the trip. Jake learned he couldn't go on the trip due to a business meeting.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He was so excited.
- He was very upset.


Rob was driving with his friends. They were driving all night just for fun. When they got to downtown the car started to sputter. It ended up stalling in the middle of an intersection.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They had to push the car.
- They soon went home.


Amy was scared of going to the doctor. The pediatrician was very patient with her and shared her stethoscope. Amy found it very interesting and wasn't scared anymore. Amy decided she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- When Amy went home, she resented the doctor.
- Amy actually grew up to be a successful doctor.


Story: Mike was very sleepy and hungry. But he had to stay up to finish work. He thought eating food would help him stay up longer. So he put some bread in his toaster.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- When it was done he put in some butter and ate it.
- He couldn't figure out what to eat.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tommy wanted to take a trip to Florida. He checked his savings, but didn't have much money. So he started working and saving as much as he could. Within a month he had enough for the trip!
OPTIONS:
- Tommy spent all of his money on a new bike.
- So he went to Florida.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: After taking care of Don, he was able to heal properly.

Don fell off of his bike and broke his arm. It wasn't a terrible injury but he needed emergency care. They took him to the hospital in an ambulance. They gave him pain meds and used the sirens. After taking care of Don, he was able to heal properly.


Hallie wanted ramen noodles for supper. She threw a fit when her mom told her no. Her daddy told her to stop her crying. She refused to stop crying.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Hallie's parents were proud of her behavior.
- Hallie was sent to bed without supper.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Tina made her client very happy with her diligence.

Tina was a project manager for a technology company. She built software used in clinical trials. She met with the client to determine their needs and requirements. She configured the software to match their requirements. Tina made her client very happy with her diligence.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Everyone complimented her on her choice in clothing.

Molly wanted a new outfit for the first day of school. She did extra chores to save the money to go shopping. At the store, she found an outfit she thought looked unique. She excitedly dressed in the new outfit and headed to school. Everyone complimented her on her choice in clothing.


Sarah was home alone. She wanted to stay busy. She turned on the TV. She found a reality show to watch.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sarah then happily watched the show.
- Sarah could not find anything to watch.


Neil stared in horror at his plate. The slimy pile of eggplant seemed to stare back at him. No way could he eat that! Spying his dog under the table, he began slipping pieces to it.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Neil fed the dog all of his eggplant.
- Neil then decided to eat the eggplant himself.


Context: Barbara was excited to get her ears pierced. Barbara's mother took her to the jewelry store at the mall. Barbara picked out her earrings. The worker pierced her ears with a piercing gun.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Barbara loved the earrings and loved wearing them.
- Afterward, Barbara decided not to wear the earrings.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She didn't wake up until the plane landed.

Candy was nervous about her upcoming airplane trip. Her sister gave her some sleeping pills to help her relax. Candy hated taking pills, but once on the plane, she felt differently. She was too nervous and took the pills despite herself. She didn't wake up until the plane landed.


Jack woke up before his alarm at 4:30 am. He was shivering under the blankets. He looked over and saw he had left the window cracked open overnight. A strong, chill wind was blowing in through the open window.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jack didn't bother to close the window.
- Jack closed the window.


Anna and Jessica were best friends for most of their lives. One day at school, Jessica heard Anna saying bad things about her. When Jessica confronted Anna, she lied about it. Jessica knew she could not trust Anna.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jessica told Anna a secret.
- Jessica was sad that she had lost Anna as a friend.


Story: Jenny is a six year-old girl who reads lots. Jenny's favorite book is Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking. Jenny wanted to be Pippi for Halloween. She couldn't get her pigtails to stick straight out like Pippi's

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Her mom was able to help her get it right.
- She decided she didn't like fish anymore.


Tyler loved to sing and play the guitar. He played and sing in church. Everyone loved it when he sang. One day Tyler made an album.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Everyone bought the album because it was so good.
- Then Tyler decided he would never play the guitar again.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Gina's mom was upset with her. Gina had been sulking in her room all day. She decided to offer a truce. She washed the dishes as an act of goodwill.
OPTIONS:
- Gina's mom was happy and they had a great night together.
- Gina got angry and did not want to talk to her mother.


Vera was driving home from work one day. She was tired and not paying attention. She blew through a stop sign and struck an oncoming car. Vera's car was totaled and the other driver was hurt.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Vera drove home safely.
- Vera was much more careful when driving.


Barry was throwing the ball at his house. He accidentally broke a window. He cried because of all the damage. His father decided to help him fix the window.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Barry and his father spent the afternoon fixing the window.
- The window stayed broken.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Kim had body image issues.

Kim's friends invited her to the beach. But she was too embarrassed to to wear a bathing suit. Kim looked at herself in the mirror and cried. Kim went to the beach but decided not to go swimming. Kim had body image issues.


Harry bought a puppy. Harry and the puppy loved each other. They grew old together. By the time the puppy was a dog, Harry knew it would die soon.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Harry was very happy.
- Harry was very sad.


Florence loves the way that her friends look in summer dresses. She decides that she wants to have one too. She visits her local mall and finds a beautiful dress with flowers. Florence tries it on and it fits perfectly.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She smeared dirt all over the dress.
- She felt beautiful with her new dress on.


Context: Olivia went out with Harry on a date. Harry thought the date was going well. Olivia thinks he is a complete jerk. Harry raves about their chemistry.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Olivia is about to leave.
- Olivia feels she is falling in love.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Gina had to take the day off from school.

Gina had severe indigestion. She knew this was all her fault. She had eaten way more than she could hold. Now it was coming back up. Gina had to take the day off from school.


My cat likes to hunt. One day my cat hunted a mouse. The mouse was really fast. The cat could not catch the mouse.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The cat got away.
- The cat was really slow.


Lucian was a musician, but not a very good one. He would compose music, but no one wanted to listen. Finally, Lucian decided to take music lessons. After Years of practice and learning, Lucian wrote good music.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He felt bad about himself.
- Finally, people wanted to listen to his music.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Barry decided he was going to see a Broadway musical. Barry researched the internet for various shows occurring on Broadway. After researching, Barry decided he was going to watch Cats. After getting dressed, Barry made his way to the event.
OPTIONS:
- Barry then went to see the new movie.
- Barry enjoyed the show and had a good night.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kara lost her dog yesterday. She freaked out. Frantic, Kara looked all over town for it. Finally she found the dog in her neighbor's yard.
OPTIONS:
- Kara asked the neighbors not to put out dog treats in their yard.
- Kara bought a pet cat and dyed it pink.


Story: Every Monday Ruth went to lunch with Iris. They always sat in the same booth and had the same waitress. Today they had a different waitress. She didn't know what the ladies wanted.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ruth and Iris told her what they wanted.
- Ruth and Iris didn't need to tell her anything.


Context: Fred wanted to go somewhere nice with his girlfriend. He had already been saving for months to take her out to eat. He was going to take her to the most expensive restaurant in his city. He got dressed in his best clothes and went to pick her up.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He decided to go to a fast food restaurant by himself.
- He went to the restaurant with his girlfriend and had a nice meal.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I will look for a new job.

My old job kept asking too much of me. Every wednesday there was a ton of new work. I could never catch up and each week got worse. Eventually I got too far behind and had to quit. I will look for a new job.


Mia had taken a long time at the store picking out the perfect gift. She finally approached the register. To her dismay, she found she was five dollars short in cash! After putting the item back, she started walking out of the store.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Mia then decided to steal the gift instead.
- Mia was upset she couldn't buy the gift.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Ora was happy with her new smile.

Ora had to get a false tooth and she was sad. She thought it would be ugly and she would be mocked. Then she saw the tooth the dentist had put in. It looked exactly like her other teeth! Ora was happy with her new smile.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Everyone in the class was very excited!

The school class took a field trip to an abandoned mine. Their geology teacher told them to look for interesting rocks. A girl in the class tripped over what looked to be a white rock. It turned out to be a really old dinosaur fossil! Everyone in the class was very excited!


One day, my wife's sister came over to the house to show us her puppy. She told us that she had just gotten the puppy across the street. My sons begged me to get them one. I told them that if they would care for it, they could have it.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My son said they would, so we got a dog.
- We then grabbed a small kitten.


Context: Felicia enrolls at the local university to study accounting. She encounters many challenges, including difficult tests and work. After working very hard on her courses, Felicia earns her degree. She packs up her things to move to her first job in New York City.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Felicia expected to lose her job the next day.
- Felicia is excited to begin a new life.


Susan loved the beach and went often. One day, while she swam in the ocean, a tide pulled Susan under. Susan was terrified and feared she would drown. Thankfully, a lifeguard was nearby and rescued Susan.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Susan was more careful when she swam.
- Susan decided she would swim in deeper water.


Continue the following story.

Matt wanted to join the Army. He submitted an application. They called him in for a physical. Matt went in for his checkup.
OPTIONS:
- Matt talked to the man about becoming a chef.
- Matt was in great physical shape and joined the army.


Context: Travis enlisted in the Marines with dreams of serving  his country. He was sent to a train at a base on the opposite side of the nation. Travis missed his family and friends but could not contact them. He became depressed and started making poor choices.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Travis was proud of himself.
- Travis was kicked out of the Marines.


Jane hated how her frugal dad made them save tinsel from the tree. She let her kids throw away handfuls of the silvery stuff. Then, Jane noticed her kids weren't grateful for their presents. She thought they didn't care how hard she worked to buy them.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She decided that she should buy them more presents.
- So she started making them earn their luxuries.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jill and her dad took both kittens home.

Jill's dad took her to pick out a kitten. There were two in the cage. She couldn't leave one behind. Her dad agreed. Jill and her dad took both kittens home.


My neighbors have a problem with a mouse. They've been chasing it for days. They can hear it in the walls. Today one of them saw it run across the kitchen floor.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tonight they will get a mousetrap to catch the mouse.
- They fed the mouse cheese and gave it mouse toys.


Blake wanted to marry his girlfriend. He had the money for a ring. However he didn't know what ring to buy. Blake called his girlfriend's sister for help.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The sister helped him find the perfect ring.
- Blake proposed to the sister.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Abby loved candy. She was given her allowance for the week. She decided to spend it all at the candy store. She started to notice a numb ache in her tooth.
OPTIONS:
- Suddenly Abby understood why her dentist warned against sugar.
- Abby went to the pantry and got her dog a Milk Bone.


Amy watched all the shows she wanted on Hulu. She wasn't using it anymore so she cancelled her subscription. A week after cancelling one of her favorite shows was added to Hulu. She decided to restart her membership.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Now she is also watching new shows and loves Hulu!
- But then she decided not to watch her favorite show.


Continue the following story.

My aunt is a huge marine life lover. She constantly watches documentaries. My uncle decided to surprise her for her birthday. He took her whale watching.
OPTIONS:
- She hated it.
- She loved it.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jane had to pay for the bars.

Jane was selling chocolate bars for high school band. She carried the chocolate in her backpack, but forgot to sell them. She often ate a bar after school, or during lunch. She realized the money for the bars were due, and she had eaten them! Jane had to pay for the bars.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tom always wanted to see a moose. Tom decided to go to Maine where many moose live. Tom saw a moose while driving on a back road. Tom tried to take a picture of the moose and fell out of the car.
OPTIONS:
- Tom scrambled back inside the car when the moose charged.
- Tom went to pick wildflowers by the side of the road.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Ara got a standing ovation for her solo.

Ara was in the school choir. Her leader offered her a solo in the school play. Ara was nervous but thrilled. She practiced every day for weeks. Ara got a standing ovation for her solo.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Liza was surfing one day. Suddenly while paddling, she felt a sharp sting. She looked down and gaped with shock. A shark and nipped off one of her fingers!
OPTIONS:
- Liza hurried to shore.
- Liza gently stroked the shark's fin.


Context: Kori was taking a science class. She had a test coming up. She studied very hard for her test. The day of the test came, and she had no problems taking it.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Kori graded the exams and all the students had failed.
- Kori scored a B.


Joe woke up one day and looked in the mirror. He noticed he had really put on some extra weight. Joe sighed, and forced himself to step on the scale. He noticed he had gained nearly 40 pounds the past year.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Joe decided to go on a diet.
- Joe ate a whole pizza.


Story: Tina's mom had told her to put on her shoes almost ten minutes ago. She scrambled to find her shoes in her big messy room. Tina had to move piles of clothes off the floor looking for her shoes. After searching for a few minutes she finally spots them.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Tina is very relieved and puts on the shoes.
- Tina decides to go barefoot.


Context: Jasmine wanted to try to ice skate. The local park had an ice rink set up. Her mom took her into the rink. Jasmine fell several times.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jasmine decided to take lessons to get better.
- Jasmine loved playing pinball.


Continue the following story.

Janet was excited to get some pancakes. Her favorite fast food joint served them all day. She went there after work. When she got there they told her they were out.
OPTIONS:
- Janet had a huge look of disappointment on her face.
- Janet was happy about that.


Story: I was playing football with friends. We set up in our positions. When the game began, I was tackled. I hurt my knee and screamed.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- My friends stopped playing to help me off the field.
- I got back up to finish the game.


Joe turned on his computer and noticed a problem. There were programs he did not install and he could not delete them. Joe went to the store and purchased and antivirus program. Joe ran the program on his computer for hours.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He was very happy that the program took that amount of time.
- Joe's computer began working well once the program was complete.


Context: Angelina wants to make an apple pie. She has the apples but they need to be peeled. She starts peeling. Finally they are all peeled.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Angelina finishes making the apple pie.
- Angelina is finally ready to make a chocolate cake.


James was very low on money and needed food. So he decided to count his pennies and see what he came up with. He came up with three dollars and eight cents. But then he remembered he had a visa gift card from his birthday!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- James did not have any money.
- James was then able to buy himself food.


Context: Rory loved to eat chocolate. One day, she went to the candy store. She spent all of her allowance on chocolate bars. Rory ate all of the chocolate on the way home.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Rory got very sick and vomited all over the sidewalk.
- Rory went to a restaurant and ate a huge meal.


Joe went fishing. He sat by the river a long time. Suddenly his pole went down. Joe jumped to his feet.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He grabbed the pole and pulled out a huge flounder.
- He shot at the deer, but missed.


Michael had a calendar full of notes. His calendar contained a special date. One  day he accidentally threw his calendar away. Michael ended up missing his date.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Michael decided that using calendars wasn't worth it.
- Michael was more careful with his calendars in the future.


I didn't like paying taxes. I enrolled in a Tax Preparer's class. I studied hard and long. I passed my Tax Preparer's class.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was happy I passed.
- I was not happy with the results.


A few Year's ago I went to see a Broadway show. My friends and I went to see Billy Elliot. The show was amazing. I loved the music so much I bought the soundtrack.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I hope to go back soon.
- I stopped liking Broadway shows after that.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He invited some friends to have lunch with him at McDonalds.

Taj loved to eat McDonalds. He wrote McDonald's an email appreciating them for their service. A McDonald's representative was able to reply the next day. Taj got $50 worth of McDonalds coupons in the mail! He invited some friends to have lunch with him at McDonalds.


Context: Kelly was excited to watch food network star. She absolutely loved that show. Every time she watched it she felt inspired. She felt like she wanted to join one day.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She decided to try and win The Amazing Race.
- She wrote the Food Network to see if she could go on the show.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I am very proud of myself.

I used to be fat. At 18 Year's old I was 280 pounds. I knew my life would suck forever if I didn't change that. I worked my ass off for three Years with intense diet and exercise. I am very proud of myself.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tuie was a very spoiled dog who liked to be completely covered up. She would always try to get underneath Adam's blanket. Adam got tired of his blanket smelling like a dog. He went to the store and bought her a blanket of her very own.
OPTIONS:
- Afterwards,  Tuie.
- Tue loved her new blanket and Adam was happy.


Context: Bob's uncle passed away a week ago. He got a call on a Monday afternoon from a lawyer. The lawyer told Bob that he had inherited some things. Bob got into his car and drove to the lawyer's office.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Bob picked up all the nice things that his uncle left him.
- Bob and his uncle went out for a nice steak.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Agatha decided to return them.

Agatha had always wanted pet birds. So one day she purchased two pet finches. Soon she couldn't stand their constant noise. And even worse was their constant mess. Agatha decided to return them.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

We had a fun time.

In 2010 we visited our daughter in New York. She was a grad student at CUNY. She and her husband asked where we wanted to go. I picked the Frick House, as we visited there on our honeymoon. We had a fun time.


Bob was bored in his cubicle. He had been working so hard this past month. He decided to treat himself with something special. He ordered tickets for a weekend snowboarding trip.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He was looking forward to getting away.
- He had so much work to do over the weekend.


Kimmy loved owls. She visited a national park with her brother to try to spot them. They arrived at dusk and sat in their hiding spot. Soon they saw an amazing sight.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kimmy saw several owls fly away into the night.
- Kimmy turned on her flashlight to scream at the owls in fright.


Story: All of the registers were full at the grocery store. Joe picked the shortest line and waited. When it was his turn he threw all his food on the belt. Joe barked at the cashier to scan his food quickly.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Joe was happy to be having such a good day.
- The cashier unhappily obliged.


Joey loves watching the Kansas City Chiefs. He went to a game this year and met Andy Reid, the head coach. Joey got his autograph on a football. When he came home he told all of his friends.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Joey holds the football every time he watches a Chiefs game.
- Joey hates football.


Continue the following story.

Joe woke up to a lot of loud noises outside. It sounded very bad, very windy. He turned on the news and saw that there was a tornado warning! The warning said to take cover immediately!
OPTIONS:
- Joe yawned and shuffled outside to get the mail.
- Joe quickly collected his things and went to the shelter.


Cora was nervous. She was at her first haircut appointment ever. She wondered how she would look with short hair. Then she saw herself in the mirror and gasped.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It was terrible.
- Cora's face was swollen.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The gift made Norm's day a lot better.

Norm was having a very bad day yesterday. He was sitting at home when he heard a knock at the door. There was a package waiting on his doorstep. Norm opened the package to find a gift from his mother. The gift made Norm's day a lot better.


Context: Sarah decided to participate in a karaoke contest at her local bar. She wanted to win the prize money but also wanted the accolades. The night of the contest she was nervous and got pretty drunk. Luckily she was an even better singer when she was inebriated.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Sarah couldn't even make third place.
- She won first prize that day.


Lou decided to make a youtube channel. He posted daily video logs of his life. His fan base was growing quickly. Lou was out at the mall and was recognized by a subscriber.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lou was happy a subscriber recognized him.
- Lou hated the mall.


Ann woke up in the middle of the night. She was thirsty and wanted a drink of water. She tiptoed into the kitchen and got a drink. But then she accidentally dropped the glass, which shattered!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ann decided to start dancing.
- Ann quickly cleaned up the broken glass and threw it away.


Jerry was running for class president. He ran a dirty campaign against his opponent. He made up lies and spread rumors. He won by a landslide.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- But he felt guilty.
- Jerry loved pizza.


Laura told Cindy she would bake her a cake for her birthday. Laura decided to make a chocolate cake. She found a recipe online. She worked all day baking the cake.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Laura sold the cake so she could afford new shoes.
- Laura was very proud of the cake she made.


Joe and his friends were throwing rock at windows. The windows were part of an abandoned building. The police caught joe and his friends. Joe felt sorry for his poor judgement.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Joe never threw rocks again.
- Joe signed up for another yoga class.


I came home from school. My mom reminded me about a report that's due soon. I immediately started on it. Since my brother was sleeping, I stayed up in the living room.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I went to school with blue hair.
- I finally finished it on time.


Albert was looking for the perfect gaming mouse for his PC. He searched a variety of sites and read lots of reviews. He found the perfect site with the best prices on what he wanted. He bought an MMO mouse with a very high DPI.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He stopped playing games.
- He was satisfied with it.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jill and her band had a concert coming up. They were a new band and needed practice. They spent the coming weeks practicing very hard. When the concert arrived, they were well rehearsed.
OPTIONS:
- Jill was not well rehearsed enough and performed poorly.
- Jill did very well in the show.


An elderly female customer asked where infrared heaters were located. She was disappointed that all of our infrared heaters were electrical. She wanted it keep her warm after terrorists destroy the power grid. She thought this meant ISIS was coming to burn down the power poles.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The elderly customer was quite amusing.
- The old lady asked directions to the nearest Mosque.


June was excited to share gardening with her son. She showed the boy how to pluck weeds, root and all. June and her son worked on separate rows, weeding steadily. When they finished, the boy showed June his pile of weeds.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- June told him that he had done a great job.
- June ignored him and walked away.


Story: I had always wanted to get a puppy. I finally felt I was ready to adopt one. A friend gave me the name and number for a breeder. I visited her to see the puppies available.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I decided to get a cat instead.
- I found the puppy I wanted and brought her home.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I practice all the time now.

I was trying to learn how to juggle. I went to a club every day to learn this art. It was very difficult. I eventually was able to get one rep in. I practice all the time now.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Thomas would pick on smaller kids at recess with his friends. He did this to try to be cool and fit in with his friends. One day, Thomas hurt himself badly on the playground. His friends left him, but one of the smaller kids helped patch him up.
OPTIONS:
- Thomas was grateful his friends were so loyal.
- Thomas became friends with the smaller kid.


The cashier was counting the dollar bills at her desk. Two men rushed into the store and held their guns up. Everyone panicked and started to scream. The men threatened the people to remain quiet.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The cashier handed them the cash so they would go away.
- The cashier invited the men to her high school reunion.


My parents needed to buy a new television. They went to the electronic's store. They were overwhelmed by the choices but found someone to help. He made their decision easier with his answers.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My parents bought a purple van with flowers on it.
- Now they can really enjoy their favorite shows and movies.


Dan and Tim were going to have a picnic. Tom made sandwiches for the picnic. Tim brought lemonade for the picnic. As the boys were leaving it started to rain.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Dan put on his heaviest winter clothing.
- Dan saved the day and picnic by bringing an umbrella.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Susan knew the choice she made was difficult but for the best.

Susan knew she hurt him by leaving. She knew she couldn't turn back. The next day she packed up and never looked back. She moved back in with her parents for awhile. Susan knew the choice she made was difficult but for the best.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sarah was so depressed.

Sarah was very hungry. She went to the kitchen to eat, but only had bread. She made some toast, with butter and jam. When she was walking to the table, she dropped the toast. Sarah was so depressed.


When I was young I hated mowing the lawn. As I got older I never really liked it any more. Now that I have my own kids I make them mow the lawn. They hate it too.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I'm sure their kids will hate mowing lawns as well.
- My kids and I are opening a lawn mowing company.


Context: Mr Washington stalked Tracy's best friend McKevin. Mr Washington did it to find out more about Tracy. McKevin told Tracy about Mr Washington's stalking. Tracy and McKevin set a trap for Mr Washington.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tracy would not leave Mr Washington alone.
- Mr Washington fell into the trap.


Andrew owns a summer house. He goes there every year. This year he lost his job. He has to sell his summer house.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Andrew changed his mind and spent months at the summer house.
- Andrew was sad, but the money was needed.


Maggie has a dog. She takes her dog for walks. They go to the park and play. When they come home Maggie feeds her dog.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Maggie and her dog are best friends.
- Maggie hates to spend time with her smelly dog.


Story: Joe pressed the pause button. He wasn't very interesting in the movie that he was watching. He began to think about everything that was wrong in his life. Too bad life has no pause button, he thought.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He sighed and kept watching the movie.
- Joe found the movie very interesting and hated the pause button.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: There I found a sign that said No Dune Buggies Allowed.

I bought a dune buggy for fun. I wanted to drive it out to the dunes and mess around. I strapped it into the back of my truck. I drove two hours to get to the desert. There I found a sign that said No Dune Buggies Allowed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jolene was even more late.

Jolene was running late for work. She was speeding in her car. A policeman pulled her over. She was given a speeding ticket. Jolene was even more late.


Juanita realizes that she needs warmer clothing to get through winter. She looks for a jacket but at first everything she finds is expensive. Finally she finds a jacket she can afford. She buys the jacket and feels much better.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She hates the new jacket.
- She is happy.


Peg worked hard canning jam from her garden's fruit. When she finished, Peg admired her rows of jam jars. She decided they looked too pretty to eat. Much later, Peg finally opened one jar of the jam.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Peg wasn't interested in tasting it.
- Peg thought it tasted amazing.


Tim didn't like school very much. His teacher told him he had a test on Friday. If he didn't pass this test, he could not go on the class trip. Tim decided to play with his kites instead of study for the test.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tim was unprepared and failed the test.
- Tim aced the test and passed with flying colors.


The two elderly ladies chatted as they ate lunch in the park. One of them brought out a basket and set the food out on the table. They talked and ate happily until they began to argue about something. One of them threw a piece of cake at the other, starting a food fight.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The police had to come to break up the argument.
- They complemented each other on how tasty the cake was.


Tommy was only 9 years old and always getting in trouble. One day he told his friend Tim that he was going to run away. He went home and packed his clothes. He decided to leave that night.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tommy then bought a new car.
- He then decided to not run away from home.


Continue the following story.

Tory loved Thanksgiving. She decided to make the turkey for her family's holiday feast. It was a lot of work, but finally the turkey was finished. When she took it to dinner, everyone loved it.
OPTIONS:
- Tory was glad that she had decided to cook for her family.
- Tory let the dog into the house.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I went outside and sprayed them with the hose when they followed.

I was resting on my couch. My two cousins appeared out of nowhere. They raised their water guns. I immediately ran. I went outside and sprayed them with the hose when they followed.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Gina went to the bathroom at her grandma's house. On the way she passed the kitchen. On the table was the remains of a mincemeat pie. Gina hadn't had mincemeat pie in 10 Years.
OPTIONS:
- Gina ate some of the mincemeat pie.
- Gina ate mincemeat pie every day.


Context: I was on a cruise. We went to Haiti. I did not wear enough sunscreen. I got a horrible sunburn.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I swore to always wear sunscreen in the future.
- The tanning booth was great.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mariko took her friend Julie to try ramen. Julie had never had ramen that wasn't instant dry noodles before. She eagerly tried the ramen. It was so good, she ordered a second bowl.
OPTIONS:
- She poured the contents into the garbage and washed the bowl.
- Julie decided it was her new favorite food.


Context: Malcolm was a brilliant mathematician. He wrote many books on the subject. His books were easy to read and easy to understand. The helped people around the world.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Malcolm greatly enjoyed being such a smart linguist.
- He found it very gratifying to share his expertise with people.


Lance was trying to pick up girls at the club. He offered a couple drinks. Only one agreed but didn't pursue it further. Eventually he got drunk and frustrated.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He decided to take a cab and go home.
- He danced with joy at the fun night he was having.


I wanted to do something fun. I found an interesting movie online. I saw that it was playing in a local theatre. I decided to go see it.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I drove past the theater and went back home.
- I enjoyed the movie very much.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: But I do it anyway because I'm afraid he will leave me.

My husband is lazy. He never wants to clean up. He likes to leave dirty dishes in the sink. i hate cleaning up his messes. But I do it anyway because I'm afraid he will leave me.


My girlfriend is easily scared. I love watching horror movies. I convinced her to watch one with me. She yelled at one scene and spilled her soda everywhere.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Now we watch horror movies together every day.
- I watched the rest of the movie by myself.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Yesterday I made a massive mistake. I decided to defrost a hot pepper in the microwave. To my dismay the pepper caught on fire. I was horrified.
OPTIONS:
- The hardest part was eating it while it burned.
- I put another one in the microwave to defrost.


Continue the following story.

Amy's mom was beyond angry. She wanted to know why Amy and her friends were out at 12 AM. Amy decided to tell the truth. Her mother was furious.
OPTIONS:
- Amy's mom wanted to hang out with her next time.
- Amy was grounded.


In had been ten Years since Ted was in high school. He was bullied every day by Joel, the all star jock. Ted's life is better now, he really has everything he could want. As he was sitting down for lunch he saw a guy wiping tables.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ted smiled when he saw it was Joe.
- Ted was happy to see his buddy Bob.


Wendy was thinking of a number between one and ten. Her mother guessed three, which was correct. Her father guessed seven. Her little brother Sam guessed ten.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Wendy had fun playing this game.
- Wendy told them the number was actually forty two.


Christie had to complete an art project for school. She decided to complete a self portrait. She bought lots of watercolor paints. She worked for many days on her painting.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She threw it away, and never painted again.
- She was pleased with the finished product.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Nancy took her son to see some of her friends. Her friends decided to smoke and offered a cigarette. Although she had a baby on her, she decided to smoke. Her son ending up crying from the smoke.
OPTIONS:
- Nancy was a thoughtless parent.
- Nancy was a responsible parent.


Context: Yasmine was all alone with a migraine. She did not know what to do or how to make the pain go away. She remembered what her mother used to do for her during migraines. She went to the sink and prepared a warm towel.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She put the towel in the dirty laundry.
- She pressed the towel to her forehead.


I used to store my unread books on the floor. Today I decided to organize them. I cleaned out a row on my book case. I transported about 10 books to the shelf.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Now my books are organized.
- My books are very disorganized.


Aya wanted to be a chef. She decided to test her skills. She cooked her family a huge dinner. Then she asked them if they had enjoyed it.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Aya left the room before anybody could speak.
- They all told her that they enjoyed it very much.


I went camping with my church group as a child. I was excited to be there. One day, I got really sick. I didn't get better, so they called my mother.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My mom came and got me.
- My mother told them they could keep me indefinitely.


Haley was doing gymnastics after school. She stayed longer than everyone else. During a tumble she fell and hurt her neck. There was nobody there to help.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Haley continued to perform gymnastics until her mom came.
- Haley screamed until a teacher came and helped her.


Context: Little Lola lost her library book from her school's library. She wasn't allowed to take out another until she returned it. Lila and her mother fruitlessly searched the house from top to bottom. Her mother finally ordered a new copy to replace what they had lost.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Lola flew to Europe for a three month vacation.
- Lola promised to be more careful in the future.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

There were many different pieces missing.

Last week's family game night was intense. We were playing Monopoly and nobody made any headway for hours. Everyone was trying their hardest to win and the game kept going. It wasn't until we finally decided to check the rules that we knew why There were many different pieces missing.


Sally went to the blueberry patch with her basket. Sally walked through the rows of blueberry bushes. She picked blueberries until her basket was full. She ate some of the fresh berries as she picked.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sally hated blueberries.
- Sally loved blueberries.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Todd told his mom that he wanted to go again.

Mary took her son Todd to the library one morning. They participated in the children's story time. After the group read some books, they did a craft. Todd created a fun mobile to take home. Todd told his mom that he wanted to go again.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Amy decided she didn't need the yogurt anyway.

Amy liked to take a walk on her break at work. This day she decided to walk to the frozen yogurt place. When she arrived they were closed. This was odd for the middle of the day. Amy decided she didn't need the yogurt anyway.


Story: Gloria was excited about her night out. Every week she looks forward to getting together with friends. They all go out to dinner and then to the bingo hall. She doesn't win often but when she does she celebrates.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Gloria won that night and screamed with joy.
- Gloria hated Bingo because the prizes were boring.


Lindsey was feeling especially antsy at school. She did not want to go to Lacrosse practice after school. She tried to fake a sickness, but nobody believed her. Lindsey ended up skipping practice without an excuse.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She hoped she wouldn't get in trouble.
- She enjoyed practice a lot.


Context: His eyes burned with pain. His stomach churned and twisted. His lungs were filled with fluid. Painful coughs rattled the halls of his small home.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He was near death for sure, he would be gone before night's end.
- He got up and decided to go for a jog.


Yao was an enthusiastic gardener. He had a big garden in his backyard that he loved very much. He decided to take his vegetables and enter them in the local fair. He waited with anticipation for the results.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Yao placed in two categories.
- The judges ate Yao's vegetables without rewarding him.


Fred was nervous for his golf tournament today. He got to the course and started practicing. As the tournament started, he tried his best. Thankfully he ended up winning.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Fred was ashamed of what he had done.
- Fred was very happy.


My friend texted me, wanting to hang out Friday night. I wanted to take her out for dinner. When I tried to contact her on Friday, I got no reply. Despite the change of plans, everything turned out great.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I met up with another friend and we enjoyed ourselves.
- I cried alone in my room.


Continue the following story.

A strange structure appeared on the outside of Connie's house one day. After some inspection, Connie realized it was a wasp nest. She called an exterminator to come get them. The exterminator came and got rid of the wasps quickly.
OPTIONS:
- Connie was happy that the nest was gone.
- Connie decided to buy a pet cat.


Gina and her friends were the only people in the library. Gina had never been in the library at school with so few people. She liked it better this way. She wished her friends weren't there either and she was alone.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina found a secluded spot by herself.
- Gina invited more people to the library.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sarah said yes.

Hector was going to propose to his girlfriend Sarah. He took her to the park to enjoy a nice romantic picnic. An airplane was scheduled to fly a banner above to ask the question. Hector saw the plane flying over and told Sarah to look up. Sarah said yes.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I gave in and accepted the food since I was hungry.

Today was the first day of fasting. I was in a bad mood since I couldn't eat anything. I tried to go to sleep however, it didn't go well. My friends offered food to me. I gave in and accepted the food since I was hungry.


Julie was a scientist who worked for a university. She received a call from another professor. The professor asked her to be part of his expedition to the jungle. Julie found a flower that she had never seen before.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Julie threw the flower into the river.
- Julie got to name the new flower.


Context: I had to write an analysis paper for English. I read the source material over and over. I thought about it very hard. Then, I wrote my analysis paper.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I put a lot of effort into the paper.
- I decided to delete the finished paper.


Joey wanted to learn how to make pasta like his mom. He went to visit her. He asked her to teach him to make lasagna. She showed him all the steps and gave him the recipe.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Joey made lasagna.
- Joey hates pasta.


Continue the following story.

My rehab therapist visited me today. He was to do a quick workout. We started off with some lower body exercises. When I did some crunches, he tried to do more crunches than me.
OPTIONS:
- My rehab therapist is motivational.
- My rehab therapist is a narcissist.


Tim and John decided to drive to their favorite amusement park. On the way their car started to overheat and it broke down. They found a mechanic to fix the car but it would take a day. So they found a resort with a pool and swam the day away.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They decided to never return to the resort.
- They had more fun at the resort than they would have at the park.


Context: Bob was working at his job as a security guard at a mall. Unexpectedly, he fell asleep. While he was sleeping, some thieves came in and stole some items. Bob woke up and was shocked to find out what happened.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Bob vows to do a better job in the future.
- Bob felt pride and satisfaction in what had happened.


Context: Neil was visiting Scotland. He was backpacking, so he had little money. But then he found a city called Glasgow. There, he found cheap hostels and inexpensive food.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Neil had a great vacation in Mexico.
- Neil had an excellent vacation.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Luckily, it didn't rain.

Angie's baby shower was set for this Friday. The weather was supposed to be beautiful. Once Friday morning came, the sky started to darken. Angie was so afraid that it would rain because it was outdoors. Luckily, it didn't rain.


Tyler wanted a new computer. However, none of the computers available to buy fit his desires. So, he decided to build one himself. He ordered all the parts and got to work.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tyler was a dog.
- Tyler was computer literate.


Context: Howard is a senior. He feels a lot of bittersweet thoughts. He holds a senior party with all of his friends. They all enjoyed it and drank a lot.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Howard is thirteen.
- Howard liked socializing.


Continue the following story.

Ed was playing baseball in his yard. He swung the bat and hit the ball. Then he flinched. The ball had shattered the neighbor's window!
OPTIONS:
- Ed was scared.
- Ed was happy.


Sleep is precious. Most nights, I only get a few hours. Last night the kids were up six times. I only got an hour of sleep.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I felt refreshed.
- I was tired all day.


John was going to the park with his dog. On his way there, his dog saw a squirrel. When John's dog jerked on his leash, John accidentally released him. John's dog went and chased after the squirrel for five whole minutes!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- John's dog was scolded severely.
- John's dog fell asleep.


Mom got dressed up and Dad met her at the door. They went out for a date tonight. The fancy restaurant was perfect. Their meal was delicious.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They both agreed it was a wonderful date.
- They decided to never visit that restaurant again.


Mike liked basketball. He would always play it everyday during and after school. When the tryouts came he was ready. The coach watched him play and dribble.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The coach asked Mike to put on a ballet costume.
- The coach told him he'd made the team.


Janey was having trouble seeing well. She made an appointment with the eye doctor. The doctor said she needed glasses. Janey picked out the frames she wanted and then went home.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Janey hated doctors.
- She couldn't wait to get her new glasses.


Continue the following story.

When I woke up in the morning, I went downstairs. I smelled the smoke coming from the turkey. I also smelled ham, macaroni and cheese and lasagna. My mom finished cooked everyone and asked me to sit down.
OPTIONS:
- I turned around and went back to bed.
- I sat down and continued to enjoy the smells from the kitchen.


Context: Georgia was carving a pumpkin. First she put it on the table, on top of some newspaper. Then, she cut the top off and scraped out all of the seeds. Finally, she used a large knife to carve a face in the pumpkin.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- When georgia was done, she.
- Georgia made a great looking pumpkin when she finished.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The woman succeeded in reversing her ticket.

A police officer pulled a woman over for speeding. She protested that she had not been speeding. The officer wrote the ticket anyway. She went to traffic court to argue the ticket. The woman succeeded in reversing her ticket.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kyrie saw a mouse in her house. She screamed, because she is afraid of mice. Her cat came and killed the mouse. Then, the cat tried to give it to Kyrie.
OPTIONS:
- Kyrie yelped and ran away from her cat.
- Kyrie and the mouse then played.


Continue the following story.

Jeff just got engaged to his girlfriend Ashley! They are very happy and started planning the wedding right away. Within hours they realized how expensive everything is going to be. Jeff decided to get a part time job to pay for all of this.
OPTIONS:
- Ashley got a part time job too.
- Jeff quit his job that day.


Continue the following story.

Gina was in her room. It was in the basement. She had one small window which let in the light. It looked out on the neighbor's yard
OPTIONS:
- Gina's neighbors complained that she was spying on them.
- She was jealous that her neighbors had a pool.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The front of his body hurt from the impact.

Dave loved to dive. Dave walked onto the board. He prepared to do a front-flip. Dave made a mistake and slammed face down into the water! The front of his body hurt from the impact.


Ness wanted a bird as a pet. She went to the pet store. The owner suggested she get two parakeets to keep her company. Ness bought the two pretty birds and took them home.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She taught the birds to speak.
- She fed them to her cat.


Context: Eric was shooting hoops in his driveway. All of a sudden it started to rainy. Eric slipped on a puddle in his driveway. He fell down and scraped his elbow.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Eric giggled and bounced the ball happily.
- Eric started crying and went to find his mommy.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The day was sunny and warm, a perfect day for a picnic. Mom, James, and Renee went to the park. First they went for a walk. Then they had a picnic by the river.
OPTIONS:
- They all ran from the bear.
- They all had a good time.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Betsy helped her brother learn to shuffle the cards.

Betsy and her little brother were playing cards. Her little brother insisted on shuffling. He had never done it before. Every time he did it, cards went flying everywhere. Betsy helped her brother learn to shuffle the cards.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Before long Sarah began getting better at Algebra.

Sarah was learning Algebra on her own. But after several weeks, she didn't improve much. She realized that she didn't set any goals for herself. So everyday, she set a certain goal. Before long Sarah began getting better at Algebra.


I was buying a magazine the other day. The price came out to more than I had. It was off by only a few cents. The stand didn't accept debit cards.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was so embarrassed when I vomited on the sidewalk.
- The news agent told me to give him the rest of the money later.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Ted waited for the new computer to arrive.

Ted had a laptop that he used to work. One day while working, the laptop crashed. Ted tried everything he could, but the laptop wouldn't turn on. Ted finally borrowed a friend's computer to go online and buy another. Ted waited for the new computer to arrive.


I got my nails done yesterday. The nails looked amazing. Unfortunately today they chipped. I was working in the garden and they chopped.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- This made me very happy.
- I felt upset.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Mike was sad to see his girlfriend with someone else.

Mike had a beautiful girlfriend. One day he was walking around his school yard. He saw his girlfriend with another guy. The other guy was his friend bob. Mike was sad to see his girlfriend with someone else.


Mick went fishing by himself one morning. He sat in his boat thinking calm thoughts. He got no tugs on his line. In fact, he caught nothing at all all day!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Mick went home, and ate the fish he caught that day.
- Mick sent home relaxed, but empty-handed.


Continue the following story.

Fred went on vacation. He got on the bus and headed to Miami! He got some sun on the beach! He ate lots of fish!
OPTIONS:
- Fred felt agitated.
- Fred felt relaxed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I ate my sandwich in four bites.

I was stuck in traffic and very hungry. I knew I wouldn't make it home in time, and needed food. I decided to get fast food, but didn't know where from. I finally decided on subway, and parked my car. I ate my sandwich in four bites.


Jason loved his old shoes. He was wearing them when the sole fell off. He tried to glue them back on. What a mess he made.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He had to buy new ones.
- He went running.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Millie's best friend Nicky was about to become a great-grandma. Nicky asked Millie to crochet a blanket for the new baby. Millie made a beautiful blue and gray blanket with a little hat too. Nicky gave it to her granddaughter today at the baby shower.
OPTIONS:
- The cult sacrificed the child in the name of Ba'al.
- Nicky's granddaughter smiled and drooled on it happily.


Story: Francis has been inside his home for many days writing. He cannot remember the last time he left his house. Finally he puts on his boots and decides to go outside. The air feels great on his face.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Francis shivers and starts walking to a park.
- Francis goes inside because he hasn't been home for days.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mia was making brownies for a party. She just used a boxed mix. The brownies turned out pretty good. At the last minute, she added frosting to the top of them.
OPTIONS:
- Now they were awesome.
- Everybody loved the hot dogs.


Context: Simon had a kitten called Tiny. Tiny was mischievous and often pushed things off of furniture. Once Tiny pushed a glass of the table. Simon's parents walked in and saw the smashed glass on the floor.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They loved Tiny.
- Simon's parents were mad at Tiny.