Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Albert was ecstatic!

Albert wanted to try out for the basketball team at school. He waited on the bench for his turn to play. He played his best as the coach watched and took notes. When he finished the coach told him he made the team. Albert was ecstatic!


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Icy had never roller skated in her life. She bought a pair of skates and tied them on nervously. She practiced skating outside, very slowly. She picked up speed as she gained confidence.
OPTIONS:
- Icy decided to never skate again.
- Icy felt she could skate.


Story: I convinced my friend to vote for my favorite candidate. I managed to make them enthusiastic about the process. On election day they never showed up to vote. I forgot to tell them what day it was.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I was sad.
- I felt very satisfied.


Continue the following story.

Lucy's mom took her to see her first ballet at a young age. She decided at that moment she wanted to be a ballerina. She begged her mom to let her take lessons. Lucy was enrolled in her first class the following month.
OPTIONS:
- Lucy was very happy to start ballet.
- Lucy was very angry she had to start ballet.


I once had to write an essay about war. I wrote it over the course of 5 days. It was difficult and in detail. It was hard to write about.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was relieved when I finally turned the essay in.
- I hardly put any effort into writing the essay.


One day Tommy and his friend Bill took a road trip. They jumped in the car and drove away. They drove to the ocean. They got out and ran beside the beach.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tommy couldn't swim, so he just watched Bill go into the surf.
- Tommy would never forgive Bill for that.


Sally liked to skip. She skipped everywhere she went. She was skipping down the sidewalk one day. Sally tripped and fell down hard.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She decided to be more careful when she skipped.
- She skipped even faster and more recklessly after that.


Jane wanted to get healthy, but cleanses were too harsh. She bought a green juice powder online. She drank the drink everyday for 2 weeks and ate lightly. Although it was tough Jane stuck with it for a month.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jane had little discipline.
- Jane had discipline.


Context: I promised my wife I would learn to water ski. We went with her family out to the lake. When it was my turn to ski, I was too afraid. I made up a story about my legs hurting.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I felt very proud of myself.
- I felt like a true coward.


Story: Sue was nervous about taking the driver's test. But she had been practicing a lot so she felt confident in her skills. She arrived at the DMV and the driving instructor greeted her. The test was going well, until Sue's car started to overheat.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The DMV hired her on the spot.
- Sue would have to wait five weeks to take the test again.


Context: Kristen found a new hobby. The hobby was Couponing. She spent countless hours yesterday clipping coupons. The hard work paid off because Kristen saved hundreds today.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Kristen vowed to never use coupons again.
- Kristen was very happy.


Story: Zaiden lost his favorite cup. He looked for it in all of the bedrooms. His cup was not in any of the rooms. Zaiden decided to look in the car.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He was happy to never see the cup again.
- There he found it under a seat.


Continue the following story.

Tina had a little glass doll she kept in her pocket. One day Tina was playing hide and seek. As she was running, Tina tripped and fell. When she looked in her pocket she saw that her doll was broken.
OPTIONS:
- Tina was glad she got her exercise for the day.
- Tina cried.


Jay was starting his first shift as a dog walker. He was afraid. He feared the dogs would be mean to him! But then he found that they were all very friendly.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jay was relieved.
- Jay was now more terrified of dogs than ever before.


I visited Harvard Square in 2004. I watched the chess hustlers play speed chess. I put down $5 and played a game. I played 3 more games and lost $15.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I felt glad I won.
- It was a learning experience.


Jane visited Old Navy to purchase new jeans. She was excited by their selection. She chose 9 pair of jeans to try on. To her dismay none of the jeans fit.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jane left Old Navy to try jeans on at another store.
- Jane ate in the food court.


Linda went on vacation and visited a beach. She collected a bunch of sea shells. Linda brought the shells home and made them into necklaces. She posted pictures and her friends loved them.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She immediately removed the photos from her Facebook page.
- They all began asking to her make necklaces for them.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They were pleased with the cake the next day when they picked it.

Greg and his buddies went to the market to order a custom cake. Greg told the clerk he wanted a cake shaped like a haunted house. The clerk said they had a few haunted house designs to choose from. Greg and his buddies picked one out. They were pleased with the cake the next day when they picked it.


Nelly's family was going on a vacation. Nelly was very excited because she had never been out of the country. When they arrived it was raining. Nelly was disappointed.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Nelly wanted nice weather.
- Nelly had been looking forward to rain.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The mechanic told her the light was just malfunctioning.

Ana was driving home one night. Then she saw the Check Engine light on her dash. Worried, she pulled right into a mechanic's garage. The mechanic examined Ana's car for her. The mechanic told her the light was just malfunctioning.


Jorel wanted to try out for the basketball team. He practiced very hard. On the day of tryouts, he was very nervous. His practice paid off.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He was asked to join the team.
- He played terribly.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Being accepted made Joe very happy.

Jon wanted to become a professional plumber. So, he applied to a trade school. He waited months for his decision. Fortunately, he was accepted. Being accepted made Joe very happy.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Rachel went biking on a mountain trail. She took a less-used route. Rachel got lost in the woods the trail was in. She met a park ranger in the woods and they got out.
OPTIONS:
- Rachel felt lucky.
- But Rachel didn't need his help.


Context: Jays habit of buying expensive beer was catching up to him. He was spending more money on beer than food. He needed to find another source of income to support this habit. A friend recommended he try out Amazon MTurk.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jay bought  luxury car that afternoon with his initial earnings.
- Jay become slightly less poor from Amazon Mturk.


Story: Vianna went to church on a Saturday. She sat in the pew and listened to the sermon. The sermon was very interesting and she had questions. She decided to ask the speaker about some questions she had.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Vianna suddenly decided she didn't have any questions.
- The speaker was able to give her all of the answers she needed.


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Last sentence: Fanny is having a difficult time making friends.

Fanny is new at school. She is from England. Many kids do not understand her accent. This made Fanny sad. Fanny is having a difficult time making friends.


Story: Connor is a writer. He spends many nights writing his novels. Connor's neighbors are very loud and noisy. He talks to to them about the noise levels.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- His neighbors were much quieter afterwards.
- His mom turned her stereo up.


I was looking on craigslist and saw a free piano. The person needed to get rid of it and I called him. I got his address and showed up at his house. When I got there I saw the nice piano.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I then sold the man my piano.
- I picked up the piano and then went home.


Lloyd has had the flu for a week. He hasn't gotten much better. He's old and can't fight it off as well. He doesn't think he will make it.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- His doctors save his life.
- Lloyd was perfectly healthy.


Story: My girlfriend and I took a train to New York City. We were going to have dinner and enjoy a night in the city. I took her out for a nice meal and after we went shopping. We both had a great time!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I broke up with my girlfriend the same night.
- We love spending time together.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Two friends heard about a local house-warming party. The friends couldn't decide if they should dress formally or not. One friend chose to dress in jeans and a t-shirt. The other went in a black dress.
OPTIONS:
- They had a wonderful time at the restaurant.
- They both dressed wrongly for it was a nude house warming party.


Continue the following story.

Tom was making some pasta. He boiled some water. He left the kitchen to answer an important phone call. When he came back there was water all over the ground.
OPTIONS:
- He had forgotten to turn the stove on.
- He turned off the stove and cleaned up the kitchen.


Story: Anne fell while ice skating. She twisted her ankle beneath her. Her mom rushed her to the emergency room. There, they wrapped Anne's ankle in a soft cast.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Anne recovered just fine.
- Annie was angry that her ankle wasn't more injured.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

I decided to get a second opinion from a different hospital.

I was feeling really crappy one day. I felt sick like I was about to faint. I went to the hospital, and stayed overnight. I was so antsy, because they had no answers for me. I decided to get a second opinion from a different hospital.


Context: Bob was a hoarder. He collected a lot of useless things inside his home. His home was beginning to pile up with garbage. Bob decided to call a professional cleaning service.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Bob proudly showed his house to the cleaners.
- Bob was nervous about what the cleaners would think of him.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She love the flowers.

Peppa's grandpa visited her and her brother george at their house. Peppa's grandpa had a green thumb and he planted few seeds in garden. He left and came back after a week to find beautiful flowers had grown. Peppa's grandpa took some flowers to grandma as a surprise She love the flowers.


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Dave painted in his bed. The splashed some blue on the canvas. The canvas then needed some red! He then threw in some yellow paint!
OPTIONS:
- His attempt to fix the painting failed!
- The painting turned bright pink!


I went out to a casual dinner with a group of friends. We went to a local Mexican restaurant. I had nachos and a couple of beers. We talked and laughed for a couple of hours.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I slammed down a glass and stormed out of the restaurant.
- We had a great time together.


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Last sentence: Sandy was sad.

Sandy was taking a trip to Mexico. Sandy successfully caught the first flight of her trip. However, Sandy missed the second flight for her trip. There were no more flights for the day, so Sandy was stuck. Sandy was sad.


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Last sentence: I won the raffle!

I had to attend an orientation at my University. The speaker announced that a raffle will take place today. Everyone had to put their student ID number on a paper. Every paper went inside the raffle, where it was shaken. I won the raffle!


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Now Tom is late due to time spent turning off the alarms.

Tom slept through his alarm and was late for work today. His boss told him he has been late multiple times this month. He told Tom to figure something out so he shows up on time. Tom went out and bought three alarm clocks. Now Tom is late due to time spent turning off the alarms.


Kayla tried out for American Idol. The judges told her she wasn't quite what they were looking for. Kayla was really bummed but moved on with her life. Weeks later American Idol called her.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- A new spot had opened up and Kayla could be in the show.
- Kayla became obsessed with giraffes and got a job at the zoo.


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Last sentence: Beth and her grandchildren baked cookies everyday!

Beth's daughter was coming to town and bringing her kids. Beth was excited to see her grandchildren. When her daughter arrived she played and baked cookies with the kids. The kids stayed 2 weeks before returning home. Beth and her grandchildren baked cookies everyday!


Eileen was the new kid in school. She did not have many friends because she was shy. One day at lunch, a girl invited her to sit at her table. Eileen decided that she would.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Eileen and the girl became friends.
- Eileen likes to eat meat.


Context: Cho wanted to do well in school. So he started a study group with his friends. He studied hard every weekend. His grades began to climb up.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Eventually he started getting great grades.
- Cho's grades got much worse.


The office worker claimed she was the best multitasker in the world. Her boss wanted her to prove it, so she gave her a bunch of jobs. The worker cracked her knuckles and began the list of jobs. The worker worked with a great flurry and speed.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The office worker gave up and checked into rehab.
- All projects were completed on time and all were  correct.


Continue the following story.

Susie drives a long way to work everyday. She noticed a dark spot where she parks in the driveway. Since she was concerned, she took her car to a mechanic. The mechanic told her that she had an oil leak.
OPTIONS:
- Susie was excited by the great news.
- Susie started thinking about getting new car.


Neil was visiting Asia. He flew into Laos and saw the sights. Then he took a river cruise up the Mekong river. It was wild and beautiful.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Neil had a great time during his vacation to America.
- Neil had a great time.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Hope is having breakfast with her family.

Today is Hope's Birthday. She jumps out of bed excited. She rushed to the bathroom to take a shower. After her shower, she gets ready. Hope is having breakfast with her family.


Jon decided to go to the pawn store. He found a bornite-coated chalcopyrite crystal. He bought it for three thousand dollars. Later, he figured out that he was scammed by the pawn clerk.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jon was extremely upset that he had been scammed.
- Jon became friends with the pawn clerk.


My roommate is from Germany. He is a very good cook. One day, he made some sausage for me that he ate back home in Germany. The sausage turned out poorly, according to him.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I thought the cereal was delicious.
- I loved them anyway.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Her neighbor gave her a candy bar.

Anna was craving candy. She had none in her house! She was desperate for junk food. She went next door and asked her neighbor. Her neighbor gave her a candy bar.


Amy liked her neighbor Brian, and hoped he would ask her out. She waited patiently, but he never mentioned a date. Finally one day Brian called and asked Amy to go to dinner. Amy was so happy, and they had a great time.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It was the beginning of a great relationship.
- She never spoke to Brian again.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The high school football team was going to playoffs. The team was excited and the town showed their support. Doors were decorated. Businesses closed early.
OPTIONS:
- The home team's stands were full when the game began.
- No one in town cared to attend the game.


Story: Sally was going to surprise the office with a cake. Sally felt that a cake would be a good way to make them smile. She went to the supermarket to pick up the cake. At the office she gathered the employees around the conference table.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She then brought out a cake and they all felt better.
- She told them that she did not have the cake.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jenny and her boyfriend boarded the ship. They were both excited for a boat trip around the harbor. They had never seen it from the water. They set sail and began the cruise.
OPTIONS:
- They were bored because they had already been on this cruise.
- They were very excited and took lots of pictures.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: But he tried anyway.

Thomas lost his job three weeks ago. He had no idea how he was going to pay his rent. His friend told him about a website that paid five dollars per blog. Thomas didn't think he could raise five hundred dollars there. But he tried anyway.


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Curtis went down to the baseball field. His friends were already there. He joined a team and began playing a friendly game of baseball. He hit 2 home runs and helped his team win the game.
OPTIONS:
- Curtis' team carried him off in happiness.
- Curtis was kicked off of the team for his poor performance.


Context: Larry hasn't eaten all day. He is afraid he doesn't have any food at home to eat. Finally he notices that he has instant noodles in his cupboard. He boils water to cook the noodles.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He has noodles for dinner.
- Larry orders a pizza.


Story: Meghan liked to eat subs at her desk at work. On Tuesday, she purchased a very juicy sub. She munched on it very loudly. In the middle of eating, she spilled the sauce on her shirt.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She wiped the ice cream off and looked up, sheepishly.
- When she was done eating, she went to the restroom to clean up.


Context: Drake loved Chipotle. After the e coli outbreak he stopped eating there. However he craved their delicious chicken. Drake found a copycat recipe and gave it a try.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Drake was a vegetarian.
- It was yummy!


I wanted to buy a video game console. I asked my parents, and they came up with an idea. They said if I did my chores, I would be given money to save. I did my chores without being asked every week for a whole summer.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My parents gave me enough money to buy the console.
- At the end of the summer I gave the money back to my parents.


A man was stranded on an island. He had no idea if anybody would come to save him. The first thing he did was make a fire. Next thing he did was start building a shelter.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Just then, a large cruise ship passed and he was rescued.
- A ship passed and he hid.


Story: Harry had a big crush on Mary. He asked her out on a date one evening. Mary told him that she wasn't interested. Harry was saddened by her response.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He was so happy.
- He became very depressed.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I had heard Mr White and Mr Black argue for months. Today I suggested Mr Black call the police on Mr White. Mr Black said the 911 operator was sending the police. I witnessed Mr White stabbing Mr Black.
OPTIONS:
- Mr White and Mr Black invited me to their wedding.
- The police came and questioned me about what I had seen.


Story: Dan made up his mind that he would buy a boat by the end of the week. He spent the first few days checking out the closest dealerships. After the third day he found one he was interested in. On the fourth day he went to his bank to get a loan.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Dan bought his boat and spent the whole day sailing.
- He spent all of the money on ice cream and pie.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The bath relaxed us and we went to sleep.

My boyfriend took me to Amsterdam for New Years. It was extremely romantic. We watched the fireworks from our hotel room. Afterwards, we took a steaming hot bath together. The bath relaxed us and we went to sleep.


A man got very tired of being dripped on by his igloo. He built himself a new one out of dry ice. It solved his dripping problem. Unfortunately, dry ice sublimates into carbon dioxide gas.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The man eventually died.
- The man felt he could breath much better.


Deb always dreamed of getting married and buying a large house. After she met the love of her life she was ready to start a family. Deb knew that the first step was to buy a home. She quickly started to search for the perfect home.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She found a wonderful home right by her job.
- Deb wanted to meet new people.


Peyton and Tom played football often. Tom always won for many Year's. Peyton never gave up and kept practicing. Peyton finally beat Tom at a game of football.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tom dropped to a knee and asked Peyton to marry him.
- Tom was a bad sport and punched Peyton in the face.


Sam was on the elevator to reach his apartment. All of a sudden, the lights in the elevator went out. He was stuck on the elevator with the power out. Sam texted his girlfriend while he waited in the elevator.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sam loved that elevator.
- Sam was eventually let out when the power came back.


Story: Jack has a big garden. He weeds it every day. Once a week he takes veggies to the market. Jack waters his garden in the morning.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- His veggies grow large and plentiful.
- He is happy the weeds grow.


Continue the following story.

Joey was excited to go to the ice sculpture display with his dad. His friend told him there all kinds of mythical creatures there. Joey ran from one to the other to be sure to see everything. His favorite was a dragon that was at least twice his size.
OPTIONS:
- Joey had a picture taken of a dragon sculpture.
- Joey decided he never wanted to another ice sculpture display.


Write the next sentence in this story.

There was this amazing Mexican joint right by my dorm. I would walk there a few times a week and eat tacos. The best part was that they were open all night. I went down there one night I found out they closed.
OPTIONS:
- I was really disappointed and hungrier than ever.
- I enjoyed a great Chinese dinner there.


Context: Last night I had the worst headache. The pain literally was lasting hours. Nothing would help the pain. Finally I took Advil.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- It was one of the most enjoyable nights ever.
- The headache went away in about twenty minutes.


Tia decided to make an ice cream sundae. She got all the ingredients together. She put the ice cream in a bowl. After that, she added the toppings.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tia gave it to her boxer.
- Tia couldn't wait to try the sundae.


Context: James was participating in a talent show at school. James was going to sing but was very nervous and nauseous. He finally stepped up on stage and prepared to sing. However, as soon as he began to sing, he threw up all over himself!

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- James was so embarrassed that he ran off the stage.
- James felt great about his performance.


Mary and Sally decided to go on a vacation together. After looking at a travel website, then decided on a cruise. They went on a cruise to the Bahamas in April. Both girls had a wonderful time on the cruise.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They both came back perfectly relaxed.
- They both came back mad.


Larry hated going to the mall. He was stuck there last Saturday. It was particularly packed due to sales. He started having a panic attack in the middle of a crowd.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lary had never been so calm in all his life.
- A man helped him recover.


The Brown family was going to the Grand Canyon. They all piled in the car and began their drive from Iowa. There were many stops along the way and the trip was long. When they arrived at the Canyon the kids hopped out of the car.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They walked all they way back home in disgust, and anger.
- They all took photo's to post on their Facebook pages.


Story: This year the American Idol auditions came to Philadelphia. Since Jen only lived 2 hours away, she auditioned for the show. She arrived at the stadium among thousands of other contestants. Jen was so nervous when she stood in front of the judges.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jen enjoyed her dinner with the judges.
- Jen surprised the judges with how well she sang.


Continue the following story.

Bob decided to start a business. He opened up a grocery store and was doing very well. After a year, his profits dropped and he had to declare bankruptcy. Bob was sad to see his business fail.
OPTIONS:
- Bob worked hard and reopened his business.
- Bob's business succeeded.


We all went on vacation to Vermont. We went to different maple syrup farms. We tried different cheeses at cheese factories. But our favorite part was the trip to Ben and Jerry's.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- We all hate diary products.
- We all love ice cream.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She was grateful, so she bought me lunch.

I just started doing ebay for my sister in law. She lost her husband a few months ago. She wanted to sell things on ebay in order to keep busy. I listed twelve items for her and made $120.00 She was grateful, so she bought me lunch.


Billy loved playing video games. One day he begged his parents to take him to Kmart. He saw a whole bunch of games there. He picked out a popular shooter game then took it home.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Billy decided that he was sick of video games.
- He played the game until bedtime.


Context: Bob had very long legs, and Sally was having a hard time keeping up. She was too proud to say anything, but she'd fallen far behind. Bob stopped in mid-sentence when he realized he was talking to air. He looked back and realized what had happened.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Bob started running.
- Bob took shorter steps so it was easier for Sally to keep up.


We were on vacation, visiting great historical sites. On our last day we went to a mysterious island. The tour guide said this is where political dissidents were exiled. We decided to explore the island on our own, and left the tour.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- We then got a tour guide to show us around.
- We rented some bicycles and enjoyed traveling around the island.


Context: Jane needed a new desk. Her previous desk was old and falling apart. She went to a store and tried to find a likeable style. Jane did not like any of the desks at the store.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jane just went home.
- Jane bought one of the desks.


I'd ordered two flash drives. I walked down to the mailbox in the deep snow. I was frustrated to find only one package. I was more frustrated to find both my items should have been in it.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I decided recommend the company to others.
- I called the shipper.


Janice was excited to bring cupcakes to her work for her birthday. She worked all day on making the perfect frosting. Each cupcake was truly a work of art. Everyone at her work loved them.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Janice was disappointed by her co-workers' reaction.
- Janice was thrilled and happy for the rest of the day.


Pat wore his favorite shirt to work. During a break he noticed a thread hanging from his collar. He followed the thread to a rip in the fabric. Pat went to a store to buy a sewing kit.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He didn't ever fix the rip.
- He sewed up the rip before it got any bigger.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I regretted having not cleaned the filter.

I had a really good air conditioner. I never cleaned the filter. One day, it stopped working. I got really hot. I regretted having not cleaned the filter.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She went to the police and filed a report.

Tia went out to a bar one night with a guy she'd just met. The unscrupulous guy drugged Tia's martini when she wasn't looking! Poor Tia, unsuspecting, drank the martini and became very groggy. She remembered nothing until she woke up naked the next morning. She went to the police and filed a report.


Earl needed to buy plastic bags to put his lunch snack in. There were too many sizes of bags for him to decide between. Earl just picked the biggest bag and the smallest bag to be safe. He found out that the big bag was way to big and the small too small.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He went to the store and found a bag that worked properly.
- He used both of them all the time since they fit.


A little chipmunk made it's home in Ed's backyard. For weeks he tried to feed it a peanut out of his hand. It got a little closer every day. Finally, the chipmunk took it.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Eventually Ed got the chipmunk to eat out of his hand.
- The chipmunk was so terrified it bit Ed's hand.


Continue the following story.

I own five chickens that I keep in a pen to keep them safe. One sunny day I decided to let them wander around on my lawn. They were enjoying themselves when a large hawk swooped down. I saw the hawk grab my favorite hen and I ran after it with a shovel.
OPTIONS:
- I used the shovel to get rid of the rest of my chickens.
- The hawk flew away before I knew what to do with the shovel.


Story: Stevie wanted a new skateboard but didn't have enough money. He went around the neighborhood asking about odd jobs to do. He made a little bit of money but not enough for his new board. His parents were proud of him, so they pitched in for the rest.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Stevie was mad at his parents.
- Stevie was able to buy a new skateboard.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Steve was extremely excited to go see the new Star Wars movie. He bought tickets months ahead of time to see the premier. He avoided the internet to stay away from any spoilers. The day of, Steve arrived early to get the best possible seats.
OPTIONS:
- Steve decided to go see Pixels instead.
- He absolutely loved the movie and the wait was well worth it!


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kari's sweater ripped. She needed to buy a new one. She decided to go to the mall. She bought a sweater from Armani.
OPTIONS:
- Kari wore her new sweater to school the next day.
- Kari refused to wear the new sweater.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She didn't want Kate to be disappointed.

Jane closed her eyes and counted to twenty. Kate ran to hide in the cupboard. Jane already knew Kate's favorite hiding places. She took her time before approaching the cupboard. She didn't want Kate to be disappointed.


Story: There was a home of poor dogs wandering the streets of Alaska. They had trouble finding people to feed them. Eventually they ran into a rich, old man who took them in. He fed them and gave them a great home.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The old man threw rock at the dogs until they left his property.
- The dogs were great comfort and company for the old man.


Story: It was my first time ever playing football and I was so nervous. I had never been tackled before. I hoped it would not hurt. During the game, I got tackled and it did not hurt at all!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- From then on, I felt more confident playing football.
- I realized playing baseball was really a lot of fun.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sam was excited to serve the food.

Sam is having his family over for Thanksgiving. He got up early and put the turkey in the oven. He worked hard all day prepared all the different side dishes. His family arrived just as the turkey came out of the oven. Sam was excited to serve the food.


Write the next sentence in this story.

On Easter, Hannah wanted to dye some eggs with her children. The family sat around the table with the eggs and colors ready. She helped her daughter make a pink and yellow egg. She made herself a light blue egg.
OPTIONS:
- Hannah loved the craft project.
- Hannah was upset that she didn't get to eat scrambled eggs.


Context: James noticed his cat's belly was getting way too big. He took his cat to the vet. The vet told him that his cat had tapeworm. James got tapeworm medication from his drugstore shortly afterwards.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- James's cat started getting better shortly after.
- James gave up his cat for adoption.


Continue the following story.

I was driving down a very unfamiliar, congested highway. The GPS directed me to a longer route on a different road. I gladly took the other road, but it soon became a nightmare. The road twisted and turned, and I had no choice but follow the GPS.
OPTIONS:
- I turned the GPS off and found a better way.
- It was stressful but I finally made it to my destination.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jennifer always wanted to have the birthday of her dreams. Her parents surprised her with a big birthday party at the park. All of her friends and family came to celebrate her special day. She was so happy as she blew out the candles on her cake.
OPTIONS:
- She ran off crying.
- It was the best day of birthday she could have imagined.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Lenny found a different interest.

Lenny wanted to learn to practice hypnosis. He did a lot of research about how to do it well. He found out that hypnosis doesn't work like he thought. He found that hypnosis is more of a parlor trick than a power. Lenny found a different interest.


Jake used to feed the squirrels that came to his yard. He was pretty sure that he could tell them apart. To test this, he used to give one squirrel more food than the others. Eventually, he was able to identify which one it was.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jake had never seen a squirrel before.
- Jake gave the squirrel a name.


Story: Don and his wife drove to a video rental shop. After half an hour, the two couldn't decide on a movie to watch. Don asked the owner of the shop to pick out a movie for them. The owner selected a popular romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Don and his wife gave up and went home.
- Don and his wife got the movie.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

George explained what was going on with his bill.

George found a mistake on his cable bill. He called the cable company's customer service number. George was put on hold for a while. Finally, a man answered the phone who could help George. George explained what was going on with his bill.


Jordan was upset that his favorite show was being cancelled. He had already sent an email to the network. When that netted no results, he posted on forums. Finally, he realized there was no hope.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jordan gave up.
- Jordan watched new episodes of his favorite show.


Harold wanted to see his favorite band in concert. When they finally came to town, he bought a ticket. He entered the concert hall and found a good place to stand. The band played for three hours.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Harold left disappointed that his band never showed up.
- Harold's feet hurt after the concert.


Context: Amy saw shoes online she wanted. She went to the local mall but they didn't have them in her size. She went to another mall to find them. They also didn't have them.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She then found them online and ordered them.
- Amy then purchased them from the store.


We left North Carolina the day after Christmas and drove to Florida. It was a long drive and we couldn't wait to get there. We spent time with family and went to Disney World. We spent an entire day in the Magic Kingdom.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- After that, we went home and peacefully slept.
- We then left six flags and went home.


Rufus had always loved the soothing sounds of a cello playing. He resolved that he would learn cello one day. He enrolled in a cello course and practiced each night. Finally he was an expert at cello.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Rufus was not very musical.
- Rufus had determination.


Bryan took his girlfriend to the movies. They went to a comedy. He bought popcorn and drinks. They laughed a lot.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Brian's girlfriend left him.
- Brian and his girlfriend had sex after they got home.


Rita was invited to her friend John's birthday party. Rita wanted to look her best for the party. She went to the department store to find a dress. She tried on several dresses of different colors.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She loved eating pizza.
- She found a great yellow one.


Context: Chuck came home from work. He turned on Netflix. His favorite show on Netflix was Breaking Bad. Chuck watched Breaking Bad for 8 hours.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Chuck realized that it was 2 in the morning.
- He was mad that he watched Breaking Bad.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I decided to start a blog.

I wrote a prompt and posted it online. Readers of my prompt wanted more. I wrote a short story that expanded on the prompt. My prompt readers grew and they wanted even more. I decided to start a blog.


Story: The other day at the clinic I had to help put a dog down. He seemed really sad and lonely. Like he knew what was going to happen. As we laid it down and it took its final breaths it stared at me.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I loved my job so much more after that day.
- I stayed calm, but cried after we were finished.


Continue the following story.

Susan looked forward to Sunday. Every Sunday Susan and her grandpa would take a walk into town. When they got to town they would stop at the ice cream shop. Susan and her grandpa always order a Hot fudge sundae.
OPTIONS:
- Susan really hates eating hot fudge sundaes with her grandpa.
- Today Susan decided to ask for extra fudge on her sundae.


Carly is a huge Disney fan. She plans to take her children on a surprise trip to Disney World. She tells her children that she is taking them to see their uncle. Unenthusiastic, the children follow their mother to the car.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- On the way, she reveals the surprise to her delighted children.
- After a while, the train leaves the station.


Continue the following story.

Cody really wanted a smart phone. His parents said no, believing him to be too young. Cody protested that all of his friends had their own phones. His parents phoned some of the other parents.
OPTIONS:
- They gave in and agreed to buy Cody a car.
- His parents learned that Cody had been exaggerating.


Continue the following story.

Sloan has a lot of girlfriends. One day, he decides that he wants to settle down. He gets serious about dating and chooses one girlfriend. He decides she's the one and proposes.
OPTIONS:
- She then proposed to Sloan.
- She told him she did not want to marry him.


Steven was a soldier for the army. He reached the rank of General after 5 Years. When he was a general, he lead an army of men into a battle. None of his soldiers were killed and the battle resulted in a victory.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He was the greatest general ever.
- He was never remembered.


Continue the following story.

Blanche wanted to lose weight. She ate less and exercised more. After a month she began to feel better. She started to notice a difference in the mirror as well.
OPTIONS:
- Blanche was very concerned and scared by her weight loss.
- Blanche was happy about her weight loss.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Last night I was trying to bake a casserole. I decided to have a cup of wine while I waited. One cup turned into three and then more. Before I realized it I fell asleep.
OPTIONS:
- I awoke to the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
- By the time I woke up, the casserole was burned.


Context: Gina's dad was near the kitchen window outside. Her mother sprayed him through the window with the sink sprayer. Soon they were throwing cups of water at each other in the yard. Gina and her siblings joined as well.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The whole family was wet at the end of the day.
- Gina's parents were mad at her.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Sam was walking home. It began to get dark. Sam got scared. He didn't know what to do.
OPTIONS:
- Sam curled into a little ball of fear right there in the street.
- Sam danced jubilantly in the darkness.


It had been raining for days. The water came into the house and we couldn't pump it out in time. We moved up to the second floor but were afraid of the stagnant water. Eventually a rescue boat came by and got us.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- We were relieved.
- We were furious that the boat came so close to our house.


Continue the following story.

Two countries were competing for resources and global recognition. The two countries disagreed on some fundamental issues. One country declared war on the other and invaded. The two countries fought for many Year's.
OPTIONS:
- The second country joined the first country against a third.
- Both countries were ravaged by war.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Sam vowed to try something new at the dinner party tonight. He saw shrimp cocktail appetizers and decided to try those. He lifted a shrimp to his mouth cautiously. As he chewed it, his face broke into a grin.
OPTIONS:
- Sam hated it.
- Sam liked it.


Continue the following story.

Destini and Allison love music. Every week the two women have coffee and talk about the latest music. This week Allison got sick and could not make it. Destini was sad but understood, and instead came to Allison's house.
OPTIONS:
- Allison told her to come back when she wasn't sick.
- Allison hated music.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

After a surgery the prognosis was positive.

Kathy's dad was rushed to the ER. He was having major pain around his heart. The doctors ran several tests. He was admitted immediately. After a surgery the prognosis was positive.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Sara stood up and limped back home.

Sara decided to go for a run. She laced up her sneakers and headed out the door. As she was jogging down the street she slipped on some ice. She badly injured her leg. Sara stood up and limped back home.


June was three Year's old and was a picky eater. Her mother was fed up with her daughter being so picky. That evening her mother served June her food. June threw the food on the floor and her mother sent her to bed.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- June cried herself to sleep and woke up hungry in the morning.
- June packed her bag and bought the ticket to Madrid.


Context: The bride and groom walked down the aisle. The were finally married. The wedding was at the country club. When the bride threw her bouquet, her best friend caught it.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Her best friend felt angry.
- Her best friend was elated.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Key was a good player.

Key wanted to play softball. She challenged a few friends to a game. They happily accepted. Key focused hard and did her best. Key was a good player.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jerry discovered it was the switch that was broken.

The light didn't come on when Jerry flipped the switch in his room. He had to go to the store to buy lightbulbs the next day. He carefully removed the old bulb. The new one was then screwed into place. Jerry discovered it was the switch that was broken.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Feliciano went olive picking with his grandmother. While they picked, she told him stories of his ancestors. Before he realized it, the sun was going down. They took the olives home and ate them together.
OPTIONS:
- The pair then went out to pick olives.
- Feliciano was happy about his nice day.


Continue the following story.

Ed was not doing very well in science class. He knew he had to ace the exam in order to pass. He studied all week before the exam. Then he did his best on the test.
OPTIONS:
- Ed's parents grounded him.
- Ed's parents were proud.


A woman went shopping for a power drill. The salesman at the hardware store smelled blood. He was unctuous and condescending. Disgusted, the woman left the store.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The woman decided she would shop there again in the future.
- The salesman regretted being such a cad.


It started snowing last week. It snowed for days. My friend told me to dive in the snow. i dove in the snow.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I had to change clothes afterwards.
- It was hot outside.


Continue the following story.

Susie got a baby goat at the fair. She brought it home. Her mom said she had to keep it outside. Susie was worried about the goat.
OPTIONS:
- Susie was angry at the goat.
- Susie loved the goat very much.


Andy misplaced his keys. He looked high and low and still no luck. He asked his wife where his keys could be. She found them under the couch

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Andy was grateful and gave his wife a kiss.
- Andy was mad at his wife and told her she way lazy.


Jack helped his dad carve a pumpkin. He drew the design he wanted. His dad guided his hands in using the knife. He carved out the design.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jack saved the pumpkin seeds to toast later.
- Jack thinks he could never be a good graphic artist.


Story: Jack was reading his newspaper when a black feather landed on it. He looked mystified at the feather. He looked up, wondering where it came from. There was a giant raven looking at him!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jack ate it.
- Jack was shocked.


Context: Avery was married with children. She was tired of her boring life. One day, she decided to meet up with an old boyfriend from college. She made poor decisions that night and was unfaithful to her husband.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Avery thought her children would be happy with her decision.
- Avery regretted what she did the next day.


Story: I found a cat outside one day. I took her to the boat with me. I was planning on taking her to the shelter. However, I got very attached to her.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I hated the cat.
- I decided to keep the cat.


The nurse admitted me into the intensive care unit. When I woke up, there were no lights around. The time was 3:20 in the afternoon. I tried to look outside of the room window.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I felt very free and relaxed.
- But I had too many lines attached to me.


Story: Louis was having a birthday party. And he ate a bunch of cake. But when the party was over, his head hurt. And he had trouble falling asleep.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Louis instantly fell asleep.
- Louis took a pain relieving medication.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She picked a beautiful dress.

Rose wanted to go to the award ceremony. She didn't have anything appropriate to wear to such an occasion. She called a friend and asked if she could borrow her nicest dress. The friend invited her over and Rose looked through her wardrobe. She picked a beautiful dress.


Continue the following story.

The puppy came into the house with its paw bleeding. One nail was broken, but no one could determine what happened. The blood drop trail was followed through the back yard. The trail led to a low wire fence.
OPTIONS:
- The kitten contently scratched its scratching post.
- The puppy had been scratching at the fence and hurt itself.


Gina and her friends were at the library at school. But the librarian had left, and locked the door. The girls sat on the floor in the hallway and waited. Soon, they were concerned she may not be returning.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina didn't care if the librarian returned.
- Gina decided to call for help.


Story: Dan and three friends wanted to start an exterminator business. They got a small loan and bought some cheap office space. They had to make a lot of their own equipment. They became very specialized, and so kept a regular clientele.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- They all made good money.
- The next day they closed the business.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Kyle got the job.

Kyle had always loved spending time in his local library. He loved to be around old books. One day Kyle saw a sign that advertised an open job at the library. When he interviewed for the job, it was clear that he would be great. Kyle got the job.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

She got a good grade on the report and raised her math grade.

Sora was failing her math class. She asked her teacher if she could do anything to help herself. The teacher offered her an extra credit report. Sora put a lot of effort into her report. She got a good grade on the report and raised her math grade.


Sara had lost her cat. She was so sad! She put up signs all over the neighborhood. Then a wonderful thing happened.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sarah broke her leg.
- Somebody found her cat.


Context: I was teaching my son to throw a football. He couldn't grasp the ball in one hand. He used both hands to throw it to me like a basketball. Then he lobbed it to me underhanded.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I hope he gets better at it.
- I hope he gets worse at it.


Tim and Deb have been dating for almost a year. They met at a party they attended last Christmas. Tim picked Deb up for a date tonight and took her to a fancy dinner. Just after dessert he proposed marriage.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Deb said yes to Tim's marriage proposal.
- Deb told Tim she was only interested in woman.


Opal asked her aunt for her famous beef stew recipe. Her aunt reluctantly copied down the recipe. Opal took it home and tried to replicate the stew. It didn't taste as good as her aunt's masterpiece.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Opal asked her aunt to make her some stew.
- Opal's stew was better than her aunt's.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He called his neighbor and asked him to remove the spider.

Max is arachnophobic. One day max spotted a palm-sized spider on his wall. Max got real nervous and didn't want to squash it. He started brainstorming ways to get rid of it without. He called his neighbor and asked him to remove the spider.


Continue the following story.

Penny is from a tropical climate. She has never seen snow. For vacation, she decided to go skiing. Penny saw snow for the first time.
OPTIONS:
- Penny was amazed.
- Penny was used to seeing snow.


Carla wanted to eat a hot dog after class. But the food truck that was usually on her campus wasn't there. She found out that it moved to another location on the campus. It was such a long walk from her class.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Carla decided to eat somewhere else.
- Carla wasn't hungry.


Write the next sentence in this story.

One month after Jen's mom died, her father remarried. Her new stepmother was literally five Years older than her. At first, Jenny could barely stand to be around the woman. Then one night they went to dinner, and became great friends!
OPTIONS:
- Jenny decided her step mother was too old for her.
- Jenny decided she liked her step mother.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Joe and his neighbor supported different candidates. They put up yard signs to show their support. It became a bitter war, with new signs added daily. After the election, the neighbors met outside.
OPTIONS:
- The candidate they both supported won.
- They couldn't put aside their differences and stabbed each other.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Aaron's girlfriend asked him to come over for dinner. She said she was making his favorite, chicken alfredo. Aaron was very excited she wanted to cook, but he hated alfredo. She must have mixed up his words when he told her his least favorite.
OPTIONS:
- Aaron suggested he help her cook another meal instead.
- Aaron broke up with her.


Continue the following story.

Eddie's dad took him to a wrestling show. Eddie loved the whole show! Afterwards, he got a wrestler's autograph. He decided wrestlers were the best guys ever.
OPTIONS:
- Eddie never watched wrestling again.
- Eddie had the best day with his dad!


Tara argued with her bosses all the time. She always had differences of opinion with them. One day she was fired for insubordination. Tara eventually found a new job.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She argued with her new bosses too.
- Tara got a great reference from her old boss.


Continue the following story.

Me and my girlfriend went to buffalo, New york. We then got to experience niagara falls. We walked around a lot then went on a boat. I took a lot of photographs.
OPTIONS:
- I had a great time.
- Next time I'll leave my girlfriend at home.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Amanda had to get a new phone.

Amanda dropped her phone in the water. She picked the phone up. She tried to turn the phone on. The phone did not work. Amanda had to get a new phone.


A plumber was called over to fix a leaky sink. He took out his tools and got to work. The problem was that two pipes did not fit together perfectly. The plumber replaced one of the old pipes with a newer pipe that fit.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The sink was not repaired.
- Finally the sink was repaired.


Jill was hungry. But it was 2 AM. She tried to prepare food quietly. But she caused a lot of noise with pots and pans.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She woke up her roommate.
- Jill danced with excitement.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They had a happy dinner in the kitchen,

The Smith's house was in sad shape. They had been saving for a renovation and today was the day. All the old and dreary looking parts of the house were redone. The builders did an amazing job. They had a happy dinner in the kitchen,


Write the next sentence in this story.

Rainy fell upon the streets in gentle waves. Matt watched from inside his house as water rose. He was afraid that the area around his house may flood. He and his family began moving things upstairs in case.
OPTIONS:
- They storm passed without any flooding.
- They were not worried about flooding.


Inky wanted to look taller. She'd never worn heels before. She decided to try them and see how they fit. She found a comfortable, attractive pair.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Inky was very disappointed.
- Inky bought the shoes.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

James decides to become a therapist when he grows up.

James notices that he has become increasingly depressed. He feels alone, and does not know who to talk to. Finally his mother recommends that he began seeing a therapist. James begins regularly seeing a therapist and starts to feel better. James decides to become a therapist when he grows up.


Story: Last week I had a small heart attack. They called an ambulance to take me to the hospital. I refused and asked someone to drive instead. I didn't want to pay for all that.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I was lucky to make it to the hospital.
- I prefer to take an ambulances.


Context: Lee wanted to give his mom a nice gift for her birthday. But he had no money! So he decided to make her a card and cake. He put in lots of time and effort.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Lee's mom hated it.
- Lee's mom was very happy when she received it.


Frank was practicing bike tricks in his driveway one day. Penny and Bo were walking down the sidewalk, near Frank's house. Frank tried a really hard trick to impress them. He caught his foot in the spokes and flipped over the handlebars.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The girls were impressed and asked him to do it again.
- Frank made a fool of himself.


Jan took her parents to the rodeo when they visited. She was thrilled to find room to sit in the front row. Jan's mom opened her mouth in awe as the horses galloped by. Just then, the horses' feet threw up a spray of dirt and dung.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jan's mom quickly ducked, so the dirt and dung missed her face.
- Jan was excited to see dirt and dung fly into her mom's mouth.


It was midnight, and Lynn's family was asleep. Lynn and her friends decided to meet some boys at the park. They decided it would be dangerous to sneak out her room window. So they went to the basement.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lynn decided to stay home and play a game.
- Lynn and her friends snuck out of the basement door.


Context: Paulo loves the way that candles make him feel comfortable. He decided to buy some nice candles for his apartment. Now Paulo lights candles after a stressful day at work. It helps him overcome feelings of anxiety.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Paulo hates his candles.
- Paulo likes his candles.


Story: Two ships passed in the night. One was British and one was German. They saw each other and both fired their guns. The two ships began taking on water.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Both ships sank before morning.
- The two ships shared their cargo.


Context: Henry's parents took him to his first movie. They bought him some snacks before going inside. Inside the theater, they sat in the back row of seats. Henry enjoyed the entire movie.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- He cried incessantly and begged to go home.
- He thanked his parents for taking him to a movie.


Laurie came home from the store one day and saw the door open. She was suspicious and called the police. When they arrived, they found a woman inside, stealing jewelry. She was arrested and they found many other stolen items with her.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Laurie was glad the police came quickly.
- Laurie invited the woman to dinner.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tim was always on his bike during the summer. He was riding fast down his local street on day. He didn't see the huge pothole in the middle of the road. Tim rode right into the pothole, flipping his bike.
OPTIONS:
- He broke his arm.
- He landed in a big pile of snow.


Chief is a great surgeon. He takes his time and rarely goes home. Every day, the stress takes its toll and he drinks too much. Chief decides to get healthy and stop drinking.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He now manages his stress in a much more healthy way.
- Chief took up smoking in the place of drinking,


Continue the following story.

Andrew saw this day coming. He had to quit his job. He hasn't made a sale in two weeks. His boss asked him what was he going to do?
OPTIONS:
- Andrew's boss gave him a raise for his excellent performance.
- Andrew said that he was going to have to find a new career.


My first vehicle was a John Deer Tractor. I learned to drive it when I was ten Year's old. My favorite thing to do on the farm was drive through the fields. It made me feel powerful driving large machines.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I enjoyed riding the tractor for this reason.
- I always hated having to drive that huge tractor around.


Context: Jane was addicted to a soap opera. She would watch it every day. Last Friday was the big finale. She was glued to the screen.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jane was happy with the ending of the series.
- Jane took the children for ice cream since their father was drunk.


Context: Amelia took her little sister to the park. She told her sister to play, and took out her iphone. When she looked up, she realized her sister was gone! She raced through the park, screaming her sister's name.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Her sister laughed hysterically.
- She found her sister nearby.


Greg was at a party. He saw a girl he thought was very attractive. He approached her and tried to flirt. Then her boyfriend showed up and was mad at him.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Greg and the girl danced together all night long.
- Greg apologized and moved on to meet other girls at the party.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Tom rolled his wagon. The wheels then fell off! Tom started crying! Tom's dad fixed the wheels.
OPTIONS:
- Tom's dad was not helpful ever.
- Tom's dad was always there for Tom.


Context: Dana thought his girlfriend's roommate liked him. But tonight he found out how much. He showed at his girlfriend's home and her roommate opened the door. She sat next to him and then put her feet in his lap.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Dana felt flustered and pushed her feet away.
- Dana wondered if there was any more ginger ale in the kitchen.


Frank thought he was the best at football in the neighborhood. He challenged his friends at the park. Robert ended up outperforming Frank the whole game. Frank, being a good person, took it in stride.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Frank got better with time.
- Frank doesn't like football.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Rachel had a wonderful time.

For Rachel's birthday, her husband took her out to the river. They set up a blanket on the beach and enjoyed a picnic. After they ate, they went for a swim. When they got bored of that, they went and bought some ice cream. Rachel had a wonderful time.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kelly was taking her daughter to get her first shot. Her daughter got scared and started crying. Kelly tried to soothe her. The shot was painful.
OPTIONS:
- Kelly's daughter kept on crying.
- Kelly's daughter started laughing.


Everyday, John saw a homeless man at the corner near his school. It made John very sad to see someone in such great need. He decided to make a gift for the man with basic necessities. He looked for the man the next day and gave him the gift.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The man was very grateful.
- The man allowed John to take the gift back.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Dave walked into the grocery store. He was going there to buy his favorite energy drink. He only had enough money to buy one can. He reached the aisle and what he saw made him smile.
OPTIONS:
- Dave bought an entire case.
- They were on sale.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He spent the rest of the evening washing the restaurant's dishes.

Jim went out to eat. He ordered the stake. He ate it up with a smile. However, he could not pay the sixty dollar bill. He spent the rest of the evening washing the restaurant's dishes.


Alfred had a barbecue with his friends. They all came and brought their favorite dish. When the food was ready, everyone sat down to eat together. The food was delicious and the company was great.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Alfred had a great time and was happy.
- The barbecue did not go well.


Cassie always wanted to be an actress. She had some experience as a child doing plays at school. One day, she saw an ad in the paper for auditions at the theater. She got her nerve up and went to the casting call the next day.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Cassie joined the army.
- To Cassie's surprise they gave her a call back.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Taylor spent several hours per day surfing the web on her smartphone. One day she was notified that her phone's internet was cut off. Taylor called her parents to find out what was going on. They told her they wouldn't be paying for her internet anymore.
OPTIONS:
- Taylor was delighted by the news.
- So Taylor got a job.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I carried the team.

Today's lab assignment turned out to be a disaster. Since my teammates were confused, I had to guide them. This includes showing them how to do every procedure. Although we finished after everyone else, I put in a lot of effort. I carried the team.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Her sister gave her the phone.

Gina knew her sister had taken her phone. She was furious because she had been looking for it for an hour. She grabbed her sister's shirt and demanded the phone. Her sister looked terrified. Her sister gave her the phone.


Continue the following story.

Debra decided that the bus was the most economical way to get to work. Debra found the bus somewhat slow, but very cost-effective. Debra also liked that public transit was environmentally friendly. She had to get up fifteen minutes earlier to make it to the bus.
OPTIONS:
- She got up and drove her car to work.
- She set her alarm for 15 minutes earlier.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The therapist curtly said she couldn't share that information.

Lara started seeing a therapist. She mentioned this to her mom on the phone. Her mom called the therapist, demanding information. She wanted to know all the bad things her daughter was saying. The therapist curtly said she couldn't share that information.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I had saw a bunny On craigslist. I called to go an pick her up. We arrived at the house. I saw my new bunny for the first time.
OPTIONS:
- I took my new bunny home and loved it.
- I decided to take the bunny to a pet store.


Flossie is a pioneer. Her job is to churn the butter. One day, Flossie forgot to churn the butter. The town was sad.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Flossie churned double the amount of butter the next day.
- Flossie was proud of what she did.


Story: Emily was a little girl when her father passed away. Her mother raised her all on her own. When Emily was 19 Year's old her mother went on a trip. On the way to her vacation, her mom was in a plane crash.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Emily celebrated with a nice dinner.
- Emily was crushed and heart broken.


Sarah didn't like the food her school served besides the burritos. So she only bought lunch when they were serving them. But one day, it was announced that they would no longer serve them. Sarah recorded herself eating her last school burrito.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sarah save the video.
- Sarah ate all the burritos.


Peter needed a new pair of shoes. He threw on his favorite outfit and went out. He went to the mall and checked out the shops. In one shop, he found a nice pair of shoes.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Peter decided to buy the pair and went home.
- Peter did not like the shoes and went home.


My exam was a week from now. I decided to study today so I can understand the material better. A few days passed and I've spent a couple of hours studying. Unfortunately I caught a during the day before the exam.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I decided to jump rope for the final test.
- Hopefully I be able to get through the exam.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Amy was visiting her best friend in Phoenix. It was her first time in Arizona. She was excited to see the town. She exited the airport and was struck by the heat.
OPTIONS:
- Amy began to sweat.
- Amy began shivering.


Context: Jordyn's family goes on vacation every summer. They always choose a different place each year. This year they are going to Disney World. Jordyn has wanted to go to Disney for many Year's.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jordyn decided he didn't want to go to Disney World anymore.
- Jordyn wants to meet Mickey Mouse.


Sara and her cousins went to play paintball. Sara donned the vest and gun. Then she stalked her cousins. She wasn't sure how well she'd do.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sara decided to go grab some water.
- Sara then shot her cousins in the back.


Continue the following story.

Last night I had the best pizza. I went to bertucci's and had a pepperoni pizza. The sauce was delectable and the meat was divine. I ate the entire thing.
OPTIONS:
- I won't eat pizza for a long time.
- I want to go back and get more pizza.


Write the next sentence in this story.

I went to the wine cellar to check on my wine. I rolled out the barrel and stood it upright. I popped off the cork on the barrel. Into the barrel I plunged a cup on a string.
OPTIONS:
- The cake still wasn't prepared correctly.
- The wine tasted delicious, which made me very happy.


Continue the following story.

Jean was delighted to receive a pet anole for her birthday. This was the first pet her mother had ever let her have. The next day, there was a white egg in the cage! Jean waited with anticipation, hoping the egg would hatch.
OPTIONS:
- Jean dropped a letter in the mailbox.
- Soon, Jean had two pet anoles.


Tom and his friends went hiking. But he only had one pair of shoes. They got very muddy and dirty. And he had to wear them to school the next day.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The janitor was annoyed when Tom tracked mud on the clean floor.
- Everyone complimented him on his clean shoes.


Chuck stepped the cabin cruiser and onto the dock. The boat was new as was his knot tying skills. He quickly tied off the boat. The line was long for the restaurant but he eventually got a table.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Chuck couldn't get a table so he left.
- Chuck then ordered food and was happy with the service.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sarah was able to under pack for a change.

Sarah was notorious for overpacking. This year she decided to only take one piece of luggage. She picked the biggest one she had. She selected items carefully. Sarah was able to under pack for a change.


Bev was cleaning out her childhood bedroom. Her parents were moving after 25 Years in the same house. She came across her diary from 7th grade. She smiled as she read the thoughts of her younger self.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Bev decided to start writing in her diary again.
- Bev was upset her parents threw away her diary.


Ed went for a foot massage. He was nervous, but his feet ached. The masseuse set him on a stool. Then she rubbed his feet expertly.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ed's feet immediately felt better.
- Ed reported the masseuse for health code violations.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I was glad to get rid of the trash.

My kitchen had too much trash in it. I cleaned it up and put it into bags. I took the bags outside of my house. I then carried the bags down my driveway to the trash can. I was glad to get rid of the trash.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: When Gina looked at the clock, she saw she had wasted an hour.

Gina went to her room to begin working on her report. She found the subject boring. She kept daydreaming. She hadn't realized how long her mind had been wandering. When Gina looked at the clock, she saw she had wasted an hour.


Barbara had a problem with her ex-boyfriend. Sometimes he would come by her house asking for a date. She would tell him no but he still continued to do it. Eventually her boyfriend got fed up and told him off.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He made out with her boyfriend.
- He stopped coming around.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Amy was pleased with the moving company.

Amy was moving to her new apartment. She took weeks to pack up her things in her apartment. When moving day came her brother said he could no longer help her move. Amy called a moving company to move her things. Amy was pleased with the moving company.


Timmy was going to die of bone cancer. There is no known cure. His final wish is to meet his Idol. His favorite singer, Billy Idol.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Timmy was upset that Billy Idol would visit him.
- Timmy got to meet Billy Idol.


I was at the bar with some friends. It was my turn to buy a round. I went up to the bartender and asked him for 13 beers and a shot. He asked for my card and took my order.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He told me to go to hell.
- He filled my order.


Theodore was taking a typing class. He worked very hard on learning to type quickly. He was sure he wasn't moving as fast as he should. The day of the test came, and Theodore was nervous.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Theodore welcomed competition.
- Theodore passed the test.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mable loved animals. One day Mabel went for a walk. Mable saw a baby coon. She took it home with her.
OPTIONS:
- Mable didn't want to have a pet coon.
- Mable was excited to have a new pet.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He was successful this time and made a lot of money.

Abe failed at his current project of creating allure. He was really bummed but decided to take action. Abe spent Years in studying cosmetics and marketing. He then gave creating allure another go. He was successful this time and made a lot of money.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Theo played his drums everyday for the last three years. He had been feeling like he needed to take it to the next level. He decided that finding a band to join was his best option. After looking online around he finally heard of a good choice.
OPTIONS:
- Theo set up an audition.
- Theo decided not to apply.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Gayle and her husband were skipping rocks at a lake. Gayle picked up a smooth round rock to throw. The rock skipped four times before sinking into the murky water. Gayle's husband selected a large bumpy rock to throw.
OPTIONS:
- Then he threw it.
- Gale was not married.


Tara was watching the baseball game. Her TV started to flicker. The bulb in her television needed to be replaced. Tara drove down to her local electronics store.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tara bought a bulb.
- Tara got an ice cream.


Jill's health class was visiting an acupuncture clinic. Their teacher told them that although it was alternative, it worked. During the visit, Jill got a horrible migraine. The acupuncturist offered to treat her.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jill's headache went away.
- Jill asked him for a pizza.


Continue the following story.

Today, Jane made a salad. The salad had spinach, goat cheese and cranberries. Jane drizzled balsamic over the top. She shared her salad with her sister.
OPTIONS:
- Her sister loved the salad.
- Jane drove a car to the city.


Francisco often feels bored and lonely on Sunday mornings. While he is busy all week with work, on Sundays he doesn't see people. Today, Francisco decides to go to a nearby coffee shop to read. As he sips coffee and reads his novel, he feels less lonely.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Hearing conversations around him perk up his mood.
- He wishes he were alone.


A woman named Hillary was keeping a secret. She was sneaking out of her house at night to party. Her friends would pick her up after her husband was asleep. Hillary would go to the clubs and to the bars.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- One day her husband found out and divorced her.
- Hillary never went behind her husband's back.


Continue the following story.

Adam was rushing a fraternity. They dared him to pick a coconut from a palm tree. He went out at night and scaled a palm. Then he cut down a large coconut and returned with it.
OPTIONS:
- The frat was proud of him.
- The frat scolded him.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Laura bonded with the kitten.

Laura found a stray kitten walking along her porch. Laura fed the kitten some cat food. The kitten was really hungry! Laura nursed the kitten to good health. Laura bonded with the kitten.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I wanted to finish the project successfully.

Today I wrote a lot of stories. I sat down and thought about each one. Then, I typed it carefully into the boxes. Finally, I submitted the stories. I wanted to finish the project successfully.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Later on, she meets a handsome gentleman.

Lorraine decides she wants to dress up for a night out. At first she is unsure how to look especially nice. Finally she decides to apply mascara and lipstick. She feels much more confident and beautiful. Later on, she meets a handsome gentleman.


Braden wanted to be a male model. He sent in some photos to an agency. Soon he got a call from them. Braden was ecstatic to hear they liked his pictures.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Braden got hired to the modelling job.
- Braden called back saying he didn't want the job anymore.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Anne was not pleased that it was raining.

It was Anne's daughter Stacey's first birthday. Anne was excited to give her daughter this special day. She couldn't wait to share it with her. Unfortunately it started to rainy. Anne was not pleased that it was raining.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Lexi wanted to be a school teacher. She loved taking care of children. But when she became an assistant teacher, she regret it. Disciplining her students was more work than she could handle.
OPTIONS:
- Teaching was so easy that Lexi wanted to do it forever.
- She decided to find a different career.


Context: Mary wanted to dress up as an angel. So she got the wings and the pink outfit. And she even wrote what she was trying to be so no one would wonder. But some of her friends as school started laughing.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Mary felt very hurt.
- Mary felt very appreciated.


Wendell always wanted to learn how to swim. He signed up for swimming lessons at his local YMCA. He felt nervous getting in the water for the first time. Eventually, he got the hang of propelling himself in the water.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Wendell became a great swimmer.
- Wendell continued to get worse at swimming.


Nick turned 18 on Sunday. His girlfriend Zoe came to his birthday party. Zoe bought him a lottery card for his birthday. He anxiously scratched off the numbers.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Nick was mad that his girlfriend did that.
- Nick won a thousand dollars.


Story: Troy started watching as many nature documentaries as he could.`. He had watched a great show on bactrian camels. That set him off on the nature doc kick. He started to bore his friends with too many nature facts.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He decided he hated nature.
- His friends still listened to be enlightened.


Context: Matt saw a commercial for new shoes. And they had springy looking cushions in the sole. Matt thought it would allow him to jump higher. So he begged his mom to get the shoes for him.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Matt stopped caring about the shoes.
- Matt's mom eventually got him the shoes.


Continue the following story.

I just became a certified personal trainer! I have been working at this for Years. My wife took me out to dinner to celebrate. I told her at dinner all the plans I have to bring on clients.
OPTIONS:
- I left the table before she could speak.
- We spoke and ate for two hours.


Write the next sentence in this story.

At school, Joanie heard some girls talking about church. They asked Joan if she was a Christian. When Joanie shook her head, the girls shunned her. Joanie told her mom about it.
OPTIONS:
- Joanie's mom was happy she had made some friends.
- Joanie's mom told her not to worry about such judgmental people.


Continue the following story.

Wallace had a passion for gardening. He had been gardening since he was ten years of age. Wallace followed his passion well into his college years. Wallace graduated from college with a degree in biology.
OPTIONS:
- He used his knowledge to become a professional gardener.
- He used his knowledge to become a professional taxi driver.


Carla has always wanted to visit Fiji. She saved up for four Years to be able to afford the trip. When she finally had enough money she purchased her ticket. Upon arriving in Fiji she knew she had made the right choice!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Carla had a great time in Fiji.
- Carla went home as early as possible to get away from this place.


Continue the following story.

All of the Ross family has red hair, except Henry. Henry has blonde hair that is very curly. Henry's father often teases Henry's mother about the mailman. The mailman has blonde, curly hair, but he is very ugly.
OPTIONS:
- Henry wished he looked like the handsome mailman.
- His dad's teasing makes Henry feel bad.


Context: Jim bought a frozen pizza from the store for dinner. He got home and threw it into the freezer. When he went to cook it he realized it was ruined. He went back to the store and exchanged it for another.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jim cooked the pizza as soon as he got home.
- Jim had always detested pizza.


Story: Noah was working as a waiter. One day he saw that a customer had left his wallet on the chair. Noah decided not to steal the wallet. Instead, he called the customer to come and get it.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Noah kept the wallet.
- The customer thanked Noah.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ken needed extra money so he got a part time job. His job was washing dishes at a local Wendy's. One day his friend called and invited him to a party. The party was at the same time as his work shift.
OPTIONS:
- He got a hole in one in golf.
- He decided to call in sick.


Continue the following story.

Jeff started a new job where he would start at four in the morning. The night before he was so nervous that he set three alarms. He was worried he wouldn't wake up that early. That thought stayed with him all night and he barely slept.
OPTIONS:
- Jeff was very rested in the morning.
- Jeff was tired in the morning.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

John decided to try again and work passed the crows.

John planted a garden last spring. He tilled the soil. The tomato plants began to produce. But crows devoured John's harvest. John decided to try again and work passed the crows.


It was a rivalry hockey game. The blues were playing the blackhawks. The blackhawks scored 5 in the first period. The Blues Trailed by 3 in the third period.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The Blues won the baseball game.
- By the end of the match, the Blackhawks won.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Debbie practiced every day for four hours.

Debbie wanted to be a rock star. After she graduated she moved to LA to start a band. She had no money and less experience. She saved up to buy a guitar. Debbie practiced every day for four hours.


Continue the following story.

Jeff wanted to beat his mile run record of 6 minutes. So he practiced running every day. He ate more fruits and vegetables. And he felt much better.
OPTIONS:
- Instead of running, Jeff went to the movies.
- Jeff beat his old record and was happy.


Story: I went back to my hometown last weekend for a big football game. I met up with a bunch of my friends. We started drinking at 1pm for a 7pm game. By kickoff I was pretty drunk.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I was really excited about my dress.
- I don't even remember the game.


Two bowling teams were set to play a game against each other. The one team all took out their balls and polished them. They got their balls to shine intensely. The lights of the alley bounced off the balls.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The balls were quite dull.
- The balls looked amazing.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Hank was disappointed there weren't any white cars left in stock.

Hank decided on a new car. But he wasn't sure which color to pick. He thought of how elegant white would look. So he decided to choose white. Hank was disappointed there weren't any white cars left in stock.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Doug and Patty set up a lemonade stand in front of their house. They were surprised how many customers they had. They sold out before noon. They made more, selling all that as well.
OPTIONS:
- Doug and Patty were delighted at their success.
- Doug and Patty did not sell much lemonade.


Paul always does his laundry. He sorts everything by color. He also sorts his socks and underwear. Somehow he always loses socks.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He has to go to the store on Sundays for new socks.
- Paul stopped wearing socks.


Context: I love surprising people. Jake wanted a new guitar for a long time but couldn't afford it. One year I got a large Christmas bonus. I told him that I got him a movie for a gift.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I actually bought Jake a guitar!
- Jake loved the movie!


Write the next sentence in this story.

Paul was embarrassed by his bad skin. He had been troubled by acne for a long time. He realized it was causing him to be antisocial. He made an appointment with a dermatologist.
OPTIONS:
- Paul changed schools instead.
- Paul went and started noticing improvements.


Japan was preparing for the biggest tsunami of the year. They were gathering supplies for it. Eventually it came and crashed down. It destroyed hundreds of houses.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Everyone was devastated.
- People found the storm invigorating.


Story: I decided I wanted to go to the park the other day. After thinking, I decided on which park in town to go to. After arriving, I set about walking the trails and relaxing. There were a lot of people out that day!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I decided to water ski home.
- I would have preferred solitude.


Story: I had always wanted to make a masterpiece. One day while drinking tea, I had an idea. I went to my computer to begin sketching. The idea came together for a great painting.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I could not come up with any ideas.
- I made the painting and felt proud.


My daughter was celebrating her 6th birthday. We decided to have a party for her and her friends at an art studio. All her friends arrived and waited for the instructions. Each friend listened to directions on how to paint their picture.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- After listening, the kids then made wonderful art.
- The kids then began to write their own songs.


Scott loves rock climbing. He competes against himself. He sets personal goals and tries to beat them. Last week he set a personal best.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He went out to dinner with his best friend to celebrate.
- He was angry he had done so poorly.


Perry was at a restaurant over the weekend. He ordered a semi rare steak. When he got it he complained that it was too salty. They sent it back and gave him a new steak.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Perry was a vegetarian.
- Perry was placated.


Rufus met a beautiful Russian girl who he wanted to date. He decided to learn to speak Russian in order to impress her. Rufus studied very hard to learn to speak Russian. Finally when he was fluent in Russian, he asked her out.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She said yes.
- She told Rufus that he could not buy her car.


Buttons is a black cat with a lot of soul. He always struts around like he owns the place. Even strangers admire his tenacity. As though he was a lion in a past life.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Buttons was the happiest canary anyone had ever known.
- Even the neighborhood dogs stay out of Buttons' way.


Jilly's mom waited in the car while she ran in to get donuts. She picked out 12 like her mother told her. The person at the counter said she could have one more. He called it a baker's dozen, 13 for the price of 12.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jilly was excited.
- Jilly was insulted that he would say such a thing to her.


Context: Mary was pissed at Paul for forgetting their anniversary. Paul had to think quick. He decided to call his friends to help fix things. They helped him set up an amazing party and invited everyone.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Paul brought his mistress to the party.
- Mary forgave Paul.


Continue the following story.

Candace is excited that she has moved into her own apartment. She decides to throw a party to celebrate. Candace makes food and invites her friends and sister. Everyone loves Candace's new apartment.
OPTIONS:
- Candice was sad that people didn't like her apartment.
- Candice was happy that people liked her apartment.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jennifer was tired when she finished.

Jennifer was bored one Saturday. She decided to alleviate her boredom with a hike. She drove to a national park to go hiking. Jennifer hiked for hours. Jennifer was tired when she finished.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: After several weeks of trying, she finally succeeds.

Thomas finds that coffee always tastes better when he makes it. His wife has tried to make coffee the same way that he does. It never turns out tasting the same, however. He tries to teach her how to make it the way he does. After several weeks of trying, she finally succeeds.


Story: Javier thought that motorcycles seemed very cool. His parents warned him that motorcycles were very dangerous. Still, he bought a motorcycle and began taking lessons. Now he drives his motorcycle to work every day.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He loves his bike.
- He sold his bike for a car.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Alice waited for it to cool and then ate a serving.

Alice had a lot of leftover bread. She didn't want to waste it. She decided to mash it all up and make a big batch of bread pudding. It came out looking delicious! Alice waited for it to cool and then ate a serving.


Jake was at the grocery store. He was trying to pick melons. Someone noticed he was confused. She went over and tried to explain which were best.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jake finally chose a melon that he thought was ripe.
- Jake wore a cowboy hat.


Continue the following story.

The first time I went on a boat was with a family vacation. We were all excited because it was my first time. Unfortunately I fell over the side railing and almost drowned. My cousin jumped in to save me and dragged me out.
OPTIONS:
- I've been afraid of the water ever since.
- I was very angry with my cousin afterwards.


Continue the following story.

Amy awoke in her dark room. She had fallen asleep waiting on dinner. That was 4 hours ago. She went to see if her family had eaten.
OPTIONS:
- Amy found out that dinner had been finished for hours.
- Amy snuck out through the bathroom window.


It was my first day at work and I was so nervous. I started sweating as I entered the office. My supervisor noticed that I was tensed and asked me for lunch. We went on a team lunch and I made friends there.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I hated everyone.
- I had a great time.


Continue the following story.

Since it is Christmastime, we bought our cats some new toys. Later, we set up our tree. The cats loved their new toys. They must have thought the tree was another new toy.
OPTIONS:
- I decided to put catnip in the Christmas tree.
- The cats tore through the tree.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sandy lost her home.

Sandy recently lost her job. As a consequence, Sandy could not pay her mortgage. After several months, Sandy's got some bad news. Sandy was told her house was being foreclosed on. Sandy lost her home.


Continue the following story.

Caleb loved to play baseball. Caleb was an outfielder on his team. One day someone hit a ball far out near Caleb! Caleb ran out to catch it but it hit him right in the nose!
OPTIONS:
- All the kids congratulated him on a job well done.
- All the kids laughed at him.


Continue the following story.

Dawn was envious of Cora's new car. On halloween night, Dawn keyed the car. Cora was crushed. She had completely no idea who may have done it.
OPTIONS:
- Cora then confronted Dawn about doing it.
- Dawn felt happy about getting away with it.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Richard lives in the Philippines with his wife and two daughters. His oldest daughter is studying to be a police investigator. His youngest daughter will graduate high school this May. Right after Micah graduates the family is moving to America.
OPTIONS:
- Richard and his family are very anti-American.
- They are very excited for a new life.


I went to the beach with several of my friends. We planned to have a picnic. We set all our food out and were ready to eat. Suddenly, someone ran by and kicked sand everywhere.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The food was ruined.
- We were all so grateful.


Gina wanted to read her book as they drove on the highway. But the backseat was too dark. She tried to use her phone as a light. But that just drained the battery, and gave her wrist a cramp.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her father laughed and turned on an overhead light for her.
- Since the battery was dead, she threw it away.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She borrowed a belt from her dad.

Ida had assembled a really cute outfit. She was just missing a belt! She looked through all her belts, but none was quite right. Then she decided to check her dad's closet. She borrowed a belt from her dad.


Context: The boys wanted to go to the movies. They knew if they asked without doing their chores they could not go. They completed all of their chores. They asked if they could go to the movies.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Their parents said they had to complete their chores first.
- Their parents said yes, and they went to the movies.


Context: Jane had never gone camping before. One day, Jane's friends invited her to go camping with them. Jane and her friends went deep into the woods to find a camp ground. When they finally arrived, it was too dark to see anything.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They used flashlights to build a fire, which was nice.
- It was not a very fun swimming day after all.


Write the next sentence in this story.

The dog sat in the cage at the shelter waiting for a family. One by one, families walked past, picking other dogs. He wagged his tail but still nobody wanted him. Finally he took a nap.
OPTIONS:
- The dog longed for companionship.
- The dog liked being alone.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He planned to visit his friends earlier than usual.

He couldn't believe what his boss told him. The boss told him he could leave early. Somebody else would finish his work. He had not been this excited in a long time. He planned to visit his friends earlier than usual.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He saved for a year and never spent any.

Paul put money in the bank! He wanted to save a lot! He really wanted to take money out too! He decided he should save the money. He saved for a year and never spent any.


Continue the following story.

Katie saw a woman begging on the street. Others passed without paying any attention, but Katie stopped. She felt very bad for the beggar woman. She fumbled in her purse and handed the woman a $10 bill.
OPTIONS:
- The beggar cursed Katie for her rudeness.
- Katie walked away smiling after helping the beggar.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Genny put the final touches on her float. Paper roses and flowing tassels made it look cheery and bright. She proudly pulled into her spot in the parade. It suddenly started to rain.
OPTIONS:
- Her float was ruined.
- She drank the root beer float.


I was at work yesterday when my boss came over. He said that we were behind schedule. He asked if I could help out a bit. I would get paid overtime.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I was happy to get paid overtime.
- My boss fired me.


Chuck bought a stereo from a store today. He went home and set it all up and was excited to play his music. As soon as he play the first song one of the speakers broke. Chuck was upset and returned to the store with the broken stereo.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The story quickly replaced his stereo.
- The stereo was perfectly fine.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Sara decided this was her new favorite coffee.

Sara came back from the market. And she was eager to try the new coffee that she bought. After she finished preparing it, she drank away. Sara was amazed by how smooth and rich it tasted. Sara decided this was her new favorite coffee.


Continue the following story.

Larry spent a long time finding a spot to put up his hammock. He spent even longer actually putting it up. After it was up he tried laying in it. He kept falling out, though.
OPTIONS:
- Larry was bruised after a while.
- Larry hated sandwiches.


Kenny was an electrical engineer. He loved working with circuits and wiring panels. One day he accidentally electrocuted himself badly. He was injured and scared.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kenny looked forward to conquering his fears.
- Kenny thought maybe he should seek another profession.


Context: Gina's knew pencils were gone. And she knew a boy named Dave had taken them. She decided she would confront him to get them back. She marched to his desk and begin yelling.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Gina was very calm.
- Gina was very angry.


Story: Robert wants to propose to his girlfriend Jennifer. His only issue is that the ring she wants is out of his price range. Robert decided to have a garage sale one day to see what he can sell. He ended up getting rid of stuff he didn't want and made lots of money

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Robert had enough money to then get the ring.
- Robert went for a walk.


Trina and her friends decided to go to a famous art studio. The girls went and took numerous pictures. Trina bought a few art pieces. When she got home she hung them up.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She stared at them for hours.
- She didn't like the art she bought.