Pete got a new video game for his computer. He wanted to spend a lot of time enjoying it. However, his work and other responsibilities gave him no time. Finally, he chose to make time and set aside one weekend for himself.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He spent the weekend gardening.
- He played the game until he had finished every level.


Continue the following story.

Artie had a baseball he had acquired as a child. His father had given it to him as a gift. Artie decided to give it to his son as a heirloom. His son lost the ball one day at the park.
OPTIONS:
- Artie was glad this happened.
- Artie was quite upset.


Tom wanted an iced latte. So he went to a coffee shop and ordered one. But over half of it was ice. Tom complained.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They gave Tom a new latte with less ice.
- They gave Tom a new latte with more ice.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

It was just what she wanted.

Anne wanted ivy to climb the walls of her house. She thought it looked quaint and enchanting. She got small ivy plants and planted them. Soon they began climbing up her home's walls. It was just what she wanted.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Bob has heard that yoga will help him reduce his stress. He decides to attend a beginners yoga class. However, he finds that the poses are difficult and uncomfortable. One pose even makes his back ache.
OPTIONS:
- Bob thinks all of his friends should come to yoga with him.
- Bob thinks he should stop trying to do yoga.


Story: Todd was tech savvy. He always had the latest of every gadget. He went to the local electronics store to browse. He eyed a new drone model that was just released.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He didn't like drones.
- He bought the drone.


The new accountant got confused where his desk was. He found his supervisor and asked her where he was to be seated. She walked him to his stationed desk. He sat down and then asked her about the recent assignment.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The new accountant wanted to adjust to his surroundings.
- The new accountant told the supervisor he was quitting.


Kelly loved a boy named Steve. They spent everyday together. One day Steve asked Kelly to marry him. She said yes.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- They hated one another from the start.
- Kelly and Steve had a beautiful wedding.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Devin had always loved playing video games with his best friend. They had been playing video games together for more than ten years. Yet each time they came together to play it felt like the first time. When his best friend brought over a new game it would be the same.
OPTIONS:
- Devin was delighted with his friend's choice.
- Devin and friend ignored the game and watched TV.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ralph's beard has become messy and long. He decides that he needs to trim it. He carefully cuts his beard until it is neat and trim. Now Ralph looks much less disheveled.
OPTIONS:
- Ralph is glad he looks cleaner.
- Ralph combed his long beard.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Timmy was a little excited about having a baby sister. His parents let him pick out some baby names. He really wanted the baby to be named Jenna but his Mom liked Amy. When the big day finally came he stayed with his grandparents.
OPTIONS:
- He jumped for joy when his mother brought his sister home.
- He decided to stay there instead of going home.


Story: A friend picked me up from the bus station. We rode in his car for a while to his home. When we were nearing it I asked if I could smoke. He said that I could not but people don't listen anyway.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- My friend encouraged people to smoke in his car.
- My friend didn't like people smoking in the car.


Gina had tons of missed texts. She hadn't checked her phone for 2 days. She checked half of the messages, and decided to come back later. When she checked again there were texts from her friends.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Her friends had been trying to tell Gina they'd had a baby!
- Gina turned off her phone because she didn't have any texts.


Story: Molly's computer broke last week and she knew she needed a new one. Her computer had fallen off of the table on accident. Molly went to the store to look for a new computer to buy. She wasn't sure which one was the best so she asked the worker.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The worker told Molly to keep using the computer she had at home.
- The worker recommended a few different computers to Molly.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Her son had taken an egg from the ice box and put it in the nest.

Lacey had a bunch of chickens. One day, she realized one had laid an egg! She was so excited until she realized the egg was cold. She asked her son about it. Her son had taken an egg from the ice box and put it in the nest.


Pam was in love with Josh but she didn't know how to get his attention. She talked to her friends, and she talked to her parents. They all offered advice that didn't quite work for her. Finally, she just went up to him and told him her feelings.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Pam's friends won't talk to her anymore.
- Josh revealed he was in love with Pam too.


Context: Samantha was happy to go away for the summer. She told all of her friends that she was going to Hawaii. At the last minute her brother gets sick. Samantha vacation was cancelled.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Samantha was ecstatic!
- Samantha was so disappointed!


Gray wanted to be a weightlifter. He practiced at the gym after school. He lifted heavier and heavier weights. Soon he was confident in his abilities.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He vomited all over the judges during his deadlift.
- He won a weightlifting competition.


Gina told her mother she lost her key. It was an accident, but that didn't matter. It was irresponsible of her to lose the house key. Her dad gave her his key, and he would have a new one made.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her mother punished her for losing the key.
- She threw the key her father gave her into the lake.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: They were happy they had come to the new restaurant.

Kelly and her friends wanted to try the new Asian fusion restaurant. They absolutely loved Asian food. As soon as they walked in the atmosphere was great. The food was delicious. They were happy they had come to the new restaurant.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Josh was upset to be in a little boat.

Josh was invited to go sailing. He met his friends at the marina. Instead of a huge yacht, they showed him a tiny boat. The four of them crowded into the boat with little room. Josh was upset to be in a little boat.


It was the annual school Amusement park trip. Amy was excited about the water rides. She waited in line to go on the log water ride The Flume. When her log reached the top of the drop she became afraid.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- As she descended, she screamed with terror and joy.
- Amy had never been so bored.


Last week was the big election. A lot of people got together for election parties. My friends and I were no exception. Our favorite candidate lost by a lot.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- We laughed and celebrated.
- We were sad.


Jake lives in Flint Michigan. One day he went to run himself a bath. He was very upset to see that the water wasn't clean. Jake called his mayor to complain.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The mayor had just emerged from a seedy back-alley motel.
- The mayor told him he had better things to do.


Tony loved Maria. They had been dating for a year. He decided to propose to her. He got her a great ring and popped the question.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Maria told Tony that she wanted a divorce.
- Maria said yes.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

He had caught an old boot.

Ray was fishing in the ocean. He felt a tug on his line. He reeled it in, excited. But then he frowned in disappointment. He had caught an old boot.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Collin was upset with his boss.

Collin likes to dress up. One Halloween he decided to wear his costume to the office. Collin's boss did not permit costumes to be worn in the workplace. He received a write-up. Collin was upset with his boss.


Story: Lily was at the nearby mall with friends when she saw Nick Jonas. She was immediately shocked and couldn't believe it. Nick smiled at her and gave her an autograph. Lily was elated.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Lily wiped her nose with the autograph.
- Lily posted what had happened to all the social media sites.


When I was a kid I really wanted to play checkers. I sat down with my grandpa and he taught me. At first, he was just teaching me but it became a special thing. As I got older, I continued to play checkers with him.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- To this day I hate checkers.
- I have very fond memories of checkers.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: John had a sever case of flu.

John was at work and began running fever. His back started to hurt. His boss sent him to urgent care. The doctor did a flu test. John had a sever case of flu.


Story: The cook pushed deep into the jungle. He ignored the biting insects and sweltering heat. He was determined to find the rare ingredient for his dish. He suddenly gasped in surprise!

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He found a rare plant.
- He found diced cucumbers.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jane realized it was her boyfriend and accepted his proposal.

Jane wrote an advice column for the local paper. One day she received a curious letter. It was about whether a man's girlfriend would accept his proposal. The details of their relationship were strangely familiar to Jane. Jane realized it was her boyfriend and accepted his proposal.


Write the next sentence in this story.

As Amy stood in line at security she realized she hated airports. She placed her purse into the bin and walked through. The TSA agent asked her to step to the side. Amy had forgotten to remove her mace from her key chain.
OPTIONS:
- Amy was allowed to carry whatever she wanted to.
- Amy explained the situation and moved on.


My husband loves tv. He watches it too much. Watching tv can cause bad eyesight. my husband had problems with his eyes.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He does not watch enough TV.
- He should stop watching so much TV.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The letter told me I did not get accepted to college.

It was the last day to study before my math exam. I studied all day, without focusing on anything else. On the day of the exam, I did well. However, at home, I found a letter. The letter told me I did not get accepted to college.


Susan had very little money left in her food fund for the month. She went to the dollar store to see what she could find. She bought a few kinds of canned foods and a sparkling water. At home, she mixed the canned food into a pot and cooked it.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Susan went out and treated her friends to a steak dinner.
- Susan poured the food into a bowl and ate it.


Write the next sentence in this story.

An ambulance rushed to Ollie's house after he called 911. The medics arrived and placed him on the stretcher. They wheeled him to the ambulance. He was placed inside and rushed to the hospital.
OPTIONS:
- The ambulance driver decided to stop for lunch on the way.
- Ollie survived a heart attack.


Context: Bob's family packed their bags for their trip to Florida. They drove to the airport and got on the plane. The plane landed, and they went to their hotel. At the hotel, they ordered room service and went to bed.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They slept well and woke up well rested.
- They went to an all night dance club.


Jim worked at the local coffee shop. He was the best barista in town. He always made sure his customers had the best drinks. Jim's boss saw him working one day and was impressed.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jim got a promotion for doing such a good job.
- Jim's boss fired him.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Eli loved his career.

Eli Young loved Elvis Presley. He would sing and dance like him in the mirror. When he turned eighteen he moved to Las Vegas. He decided to work the strip as an impersonator. Eli loved his career.


Nick was at a baseball game during the evening. He stepped up to the plate so that he could bat. The pitcher threw a fastball at him. Nick saw the ball and hit it for a home run.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Nick decided to quit baseball.
- Nick ran the bases with a big smile on his face.


Context: Johnny is excited to have a big party this weekend in his backyard. He decides to grill food for his guests in case they are hungry. Johnny grills chicken thighs that he has brushed with oil. His guests are very happy with the grilled chicken.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- They remarked how tasty the sausage was.
- They remarked how tasty the chicken was.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Victor was amazed.

Victor had always thought that he needed a rice cooker to make rice. One day his friend tells him that rice can be made in any pan. At first he doesn't believe this, but one day he tries making it. Victor's rice comes out perfectly cooked! Victor was amazed.


Continue the following story.

Carl wanted to make dinner to impress the woman he was dating. He studied some recipes and planned the meal. One the big day, his nervousness caused him to switch sugar and salt. His date could barely eat one bite and Carl was crushed.
OPTIONS:
- Carl's date enjoyed the meal.
- Carl was sad because his date never called him again.


At the time it seemed like a good idea. The bus driver parked and went into a bathroom at a gas station. Andre jumped in the driver's seat and drove off. He drove to three stops and picked up passengers.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Andre could not drive.
- But then the cops stopped him.


Continue the following story.

Benny was a track star at his school who suffered an injury. This injury put him out of commission for three weeks. He wasn't sure of he could make the comeback he needed to go to state. He put in the work every day and came back ahead of schedule.
OPTIONS:
- Benny's team won the title.
- Benny decided to quit running.


The light bulb blew in Amy's bathroom. She went to the kitchen to get another, but they were all gone. Amy went to the store to purchase light bulbs. When she arrived the store was closed.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Amy rejoiced the store was closed.
- Amy was upset.


Pam was looking for a house to buy. After a few months of looking, she finally found a house she loved. However, it was a little too expensive. Pam tried to talk down the price, and succeeded.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Pam finally bought the house.
- Pam became homeless.


Continue the following story.

It was a cold winter night. The roads were slippery. Jim was driving home from work. He lost control of his truck.
OPTIONS:
- Jim was happy.
- Jim ended up in the hospital.


Continue the following story.

Ron really wanted to get promoted at his work place. He researched different strategies to move up within the company. Ron found out a higher position was created for bilingual employees. The requirement for the new position is to be able to speak Spanish.
OPTIONS:
- Ron didn't meet the requirements and got hired anyway.
- Ron was happy because he knew how to speak Spanish.


Story: Ivan was heading to the beach for a day of picnicking. Then he remembered he'd forgotten to put ice in the cooler! He stopped off at a small general store. There, he bought a few big bags of ice and put them in the coolers.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The ice kept his drinks cold the whole day.
- He poured all of the ice down the drain, and went to sleep.


Story: Jill was in such a rush to catch the bus that she missed breakfast. In her first class of the day, her stomach kept growling. She wasn't sure she could make it until lunch. Between classes her friend Lou handed her a granola bar.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jill ate it and it kept her going until lunch.
- Jill stopped talking to Lou.


Gina was bored in detention. She decided to text her friend Mary across the room. She knew the mean teacher wouldn't approve. She kept her phone in her purse to hide it from the teacher.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina then texted her teacher.
- Mary texted back.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

They immediately gave me anti-poison drugs.

There was a black widow hiding in my shoe. When I tried to put the shoe on, the widow stung me! I began to feel intense pain and sickness. My mom called the ambulance and I was rushed to the hospital. They immediately gave me anti-poison drugs.


I love my job more than anything in the world. I work from home as a freelance artist. I work in my sweatpants and get to draw and paint. People pay a lot of money for my art and I am high in demand.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- If I don't get a better job soon, I'll be bankrupt.
- I enjoy it so much, it doesn't even feel like work.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I was really happy to see her and we made plans.

I hadn't seen my girlfriend in a while. She got a new job so it's hard to talk. The job takes up all of her time. Finally she called me to hang out. I was really happy to see her and we made plans.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Trisha made the child sleep on the kitchen floor with  a blanket.

Trisha's son got sick last night at eight. He vomited all over her and the floor. Trisha cleaned up and changed his clothes. He continued to be sick over and over again. Trisha made the child sleep on the kitchen floor with  a blanket.


Mike would try every year to water ski. It was always hard for him. Then he committed to getting stronger. He was then able to easily do it

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Mike hates water skiing.
- Water skiing is Mike's favorite activity.


Continue the following story.

Ed's mom could only afford to feed him bologna every day. He hated feeling so poor all the time. Then his class did a unit on poverty in Asia and India. It really gave Ed a new perspective on his situation.
OPTIONS:
- Ed went home and thanked his mom for the food she provided.
- Ed felt jealous of the people in India and Asia.


Every Halloween Ned had a party at his house. The whole neighborhood looked forward to going to Ned's party. Ned moved away to a different town last year. The people in the neighborhood made Ned's old house a haunted house.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ned decided to come back for a visit.
- Ned was livid the neighborhood celebrated Halloween.


While sitting on the bus he saw her standing on the corner. Her beauty was like none he'd ever seen. As he walked off the bus he wondered if he should have pursued her. He slowly took the elevator to his tenth story office.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He thought about her all day.
- He felt relieved that he did not talk with her.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jimmy loved alligators. When he was little, his grandfather took him to an alligator farm. The workers let Jimmy sit on an alligator. The reptile didn't like this and tried to bite Jimmy.
OPTIONS:
- Jimmy ate a sandwich for lunch.
- Jimmy still loves alligators but now respects their wild nature.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Hank decided he liked his beard.

Hank grew out a large beard. His friend told Hank that he looked like an old homeless man with it. Hank went home and intended to shave it off. He brought the razor close to his beard and paused. Hank decided he liked his beard.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

John got fired.

John was a truck driver who had just started his job. He pulled over one night to fill up his truck's gas tank. But he filled the tank with regular fuel, not diesel! John caused serious engine trouble for the truck. John got fired.


Story: Gina and Tami stood in the hallway talking. Gina had been tripped by a bully at recess. Tami wanted her to tell a teacher. Gina wasn't sure if this was the way to handle a bully.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Gina got her pilot's license the next day.
- Gina changed her mind after the bully walked by and hit her.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Danny never ate peas again.

Danny never liked to eat peas. He told his mom that the peas were too slimy. One day his mom made him eat the peas on his plate. Danny hated every minute of it. Danny never ate peas again.


I smoked since I was twenty Years old. Last year I decided to quit. It was hard not to smoke the few months. It got easier to stop everyday.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I felt ashamed of myself ever since.
- Eventually I stopped smoking.


Tom was studying for the big test. He then fell asleep do to boredom. He slept for five hours. He woke up shocked.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tom hurried to study as much as possible before the test.
- Tom felt prepared for the test.


Kim sobbed and made gasping, hurt sounds. Her beloved cat was a crimson spot of fur and entrails. His blood was running down the driveway into the gutter. Her dad sternly told her to stop her caterwauling.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kim then went and got a replacement cat.
- Kim missed her pet dog.


Dan flew out to Spain because he was in love with a girl. It was someone he had corresponded with on Facebook. Dan and the girl met over drinks, and Dan fell even more in love. At the end of the date, the girl told Dan she wasn't interested.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Dan became depressed for a year.
- That date became Dans happiest memory.


Ray was camping. Suddenly he heard a scary noise in the middle of the night. He peeked outside his tent. It was a huge bear sniffing around!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- But Ray wasn't worried.
- Ray hoped the bear wouldn't find him.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Gina baked cookies as soon as she got home.

Gina had gotten her allowance. She went to the store and bought a tube of cookie dough. She had been waiting a whole week to try it. She walked home anxious to make cookies. Gina baked cookies as soon as she got home.


Jenna needed clothes for school. She took her allowance money and met up with friends at the mall. They walked inside and looked for shops they liked. Jenna and her friends walked through the mall for hours.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jenna's friends loved shopping.
- Jenna's friends hated shopping.


Janel was driving to the office when she heard a loud bang. Suddenly the car began to vibrate very heavily. Janel put on her hazard lights and pulled over. Upon inspection, she found she had a flat tire.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jane changed her tire and drove to the office.
- Jane changed all four tires,


Context: Jerry loved running everywhere. He ran to school and back. He ran to the store. One day there was a beautiful sunset.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jerry continued to run.
- Jerry stopped running.


Continue the following story.

Susie and Mitch were attending a play at their University. It was a performance of Romeo and Juliet. Mitch fell asleep halfway through the performance. Susie had to slap him in order to wake him up.
OPTIONS:
- He rolled over, and went back to sleep.
- Mitch fought his sleep to watch the rest of the play with Susie.


Ray was cooking pork chops. When he was done he shouted to the family. No one ate the pork chops. Ray was sad.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ray threw his pork chops in the trash can.
- Ray felt very proud of himself.


Patricia grew up in the 1980's. She was inspired by the glam rockers she listened to. She learned guitar so she could be a glam rocker someday. As an adult she gathered talent and started a band.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Patricia hates rock music.
- The band went on to be very successful.


Felipe had always wanted to try making grits, but hadn't tried. Finally he asked his friend Jasper to help him cook grits one day. They followed each step of the recipe closely. Felipe tried the grits and they were delicious.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Felipe wanted to make grits more often.
- Felipe didn't like grits.


Context: Tim was in class writing story. All of a sudden, he ran out of paper. There was none in his backpack. He started crying.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Everyone began laughing, and walked out of the class.
- The teacher dried his tears, and gave him more paper.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: They were proud of their eggs.

Katie decided it would be fun to dye some Easter eggs. She got her siblings together and they started dying a dozen. The chose all different colors. When they were done they looked beautiful. They were proud of their eggs.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

My allergies were too bad and I had to go back home.

I tried going to the park the other day. The weather seemed nice enough for a walk. Within minutes of getting there I started sneezing. My eyes were watery and it was hard to breathe. My allergies were too bad and I had to go back home.


John argued with Kevin. Kevin owed John some money and refused to pay it back. The argument was intense and led to blows. John pulled out a gun and shot Kevin in the stomach.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kevin and John go out to eat.
- Kevin later died in the hospital.


Sandra couldn't believe that she had finally arrived in Hollywood. She began going on auditions to realize her dream of becoming a star. Things didn't pan out and she had to take a waitressing job to get by. She soon learned that one of her regular patrons was a talent agent.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sandra told the agent to leave her alone.
- So she got cozy with the agent.


Continue the following story.

Dave was shopping for new shoes. The ones he liked were his shoe size but still felt odd. A salesman came and measured his foot to help. They found out Dave's feet are wider than average.
OPTIONS:
- Dave's feet were riddled with fungus and infections.
- They found some E-sized shoes for him which fit well.


Ray had so much Halloween candy! He didn't know what to do with it all. Then he had a great idea. He donated the candy to a local shelter.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- All the homeless people were happy to get a treat.
- Ray was very upset that somebody stole all his candy.


Story: Kimmi really wanted a new cell phone. She asked her father if he could buy one for her. He said no. She decided that she would work to get it for herself.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She saved enough money to buy a cell phone on her own.
- Kim saved up enough money to buy a used car.


John was at the gym. He tried to lift too much weight on the bench. He couldn't get the barbell off his chest. He was too embarrassed to call for help.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- John suffocated as the weights crushed his chest.
- John began singing show tunes.


Jacob's class went on a field trip to a pumpkin patch. Chaos ensued as the children ran to grab pumpkins. Unlike the others, a still and observant Jacob scanned the field. Suddenly, he spotted a large, green gourd peeking out near the fence!

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Jacob did not want to take a pumpkin home.
- Jacob chose this special pumpkin for himself.


Story: John was writing lyrics for his new album. He started experiencing writer's block. He tried to force himself to write but it wouldn't do anything. He took a walk, hung out with some friends, and looked at nature.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- He felt inspiration and then went back home to write.
- John then got an idea for his painting.


My family went to watch the fireworks for Independence Day. This is something that we do every year, no matter where we are. The kids love the bright bursts of light, but hate the loud bangs. My youngest fell asleep during the show.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My family did not enjoy any of the show.
- We went home after a nice experience.


It was Gracie's big day. She was turning 16! Her family threw her a huge party. She ate lots of cake and snuck her parents' wine.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her parents were very upset when they found out.
- Gracie shared the wine with her parents.


Lana was overweight and out of shape for most of her life. As a young adult, she finally got tired of being overweight. She began regularly exercising and eating healthier. By the end of the year, she finally felt ready to hike a mountain.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Lana became incredibly obese and struggled with her weight later.
- She was in such great shape that she finished a long marathon.


Ivan broke his foot. He had to use a wheelchair for a few months. Finally his doctor told him he could walk again. Ivan stood up and took a few shaky steps.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ivan went sprinting through the forest.
- Ivan was happy to be on his feet again.


Context: Phil wanted to make steaks for dinner. He went to the local butcher shop to get some meat. The guy working behind the counter was really informative. He helped him pick out the perfect cuts.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Phil thanked the guy behind the counter.
- Phil was very displeased by the guy behind the counter.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Lindy always wanted a great love in her life. Every day she went to the university where she studied with a rose. Her plan was to give the rose to a man who would be her great love. Lindy didn't know how to talk to a man she thought looking at the rose.
OPTIONS:
- Lindy decided to talk to men just like they were people.
- Lindy decided she didn't like men.


Continue the following story.

Jackson had always wanted to grow a beard. His friends told him that a beard would look bad, but he ignored them. Jackson didn't shave for a month and he grew a bushy, thick beard. Admiring himself in the mirror, Jackson felt satisfied.
OPTIONS:
- He was glad that he hadn't listened to his friends.
- He was ashamed of himself.


While doing dishes I grabbed two tea cups with one hand. They banged together and chipped one. I picked up the chip and set it aside. The next day I glued it back together.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I threw the cups in the garbage.
- The glue held and I drank out of the cups.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Eventually, George was able to pay the ticket.

George had to go to court. He had to pay a parking ticket. He arrived at his local city council. He waited in line. Eventually, George was able to pay the ticket.


Samantha was very excited for her date with John. They were going to a very fancy restaurant downtown. John picked Samantha up at six o'clock sharp. They went downtown and had a fabulous meal.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Samantha really enjoyed the meal.
- Samantha vowed never to go to that restaurant again.


Story: My friend is easily offended. I say things that are offensive. The other day we were hanging out. I said something offensive and he got upset.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I apologized and my friend forgave me.
- My friend gave me a big smile and a hug.


Story: Ellie went to her first concert when she was 18. She went by herself, because no one else shared her taste in music. She stood at the very front of the stage, and danced to the songs. She clapped loudly until the band came back for an encore.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ellie did not like to do things on her own.
- Ellie was very independent.


Continue the following story.

Rick lived in Canada. He had never seen a gecko. He decided to travel to New Mexico to find one. He finally saw a gecko!
OPTIONS:
- Rick thought geckos were totally worth the trip.
- Rick was sad his trip was not fruitful.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

It was the biggest fish he had ever caught.

Tim was fishing on the bank. He felt a bit on his line. He yanked up real hard. The fish on his line flew out of the water. It was the biggest fish he had ever caught.


Gina had been working on a report when her friend called. Gina didn't have a lot of time to finish the report. But when her friend suggested they meet at the park she agreed. Gina figured she still had a whole day and a half to finish the report

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Gina thought the report was more important than her friend.
- When she got home from the park, Gina was too tired to work.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Clayton is very happy with his new car.

Clayton wants a car so that he can feel more independent. He begins saving more money from his job at the library. Clayton researches different car types. Finally he decides to buy a small sedan. Clayton is very happy with his new car.


I was raised in a small town. I always wanted to live in a city. Now I live in New York City. The city is dirty and the property costs are staggering.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I feel like I'm living a dream come true, thanks to Chicago!
- I'm seriously considering moving to someplace smaller and easier.


Story: Shane and John were best friends at school. Shane was caught stealing and got suspended from school. John was not allowed to be friends with Shane anymore. this bothered John greatly but his mom explained the reasons.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She explained that Shane shouldn't have been caught.
- She explained that Shane was a bad influence on John.


Nancy just came home from work. She grabbed her phone after it vibrated. She received a message from her boyfriend, who asked her to break-up. When she called him, he didn't pick up his phone.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She sent him a text asking if he wanted to see a movie.
- She left him a very angry voicemail.


Story: Ed went to the supermarket with a stack of coupons. He loaded a cart with a lot of food. When he went to check out he took out his coupons. The coupons reduced the bill by a lot of money.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Ed was surprised at how much the tools cost.
- Ed was very happy about the money he'd saved.


Context: Tammy went for lunch at a cafe. There, she bought french fries and a soda. She ate them both happily. She paid a reasonable price for her meal.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Tammy was pleased with lunch.
- Tammy wrote a poor review of the cafe on yelp.


Amy was moving out of town. The best part was quitting her horrible job. She walked into her boss's office with her head high. She firmly told him she was quitting.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She cried after losing her job.
- She laughed on her way out the door.


Continue the following story.

Shannon went to sunbathe by the pool. She realized she forgot her sunscreen but stayed anyway. She tried to go in the water to help prevent sunburn. She got burned anyway though and went home after a while.
OPTIONS:
- The burn hurt her skin a bit.
- Shannon felt immune to the sun's rays and didn't care.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Yesterday I was putting up the Christmas tree. I picked up the prettiest ornaments. As I picked one up, it dropped. The glass shattered.
OPTIONS:
- I cleaned it up with a broom.
- I let my dog eat it.


Jan's baby was born premature. She had some health difficulties. The doctor said that she needed to wear glasses to help her eyes. He prescribed special glasses for premature babies.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The glasses helped.
- Jan was confused by the doctor's prescription.


I wanted to eat a particular cereal for breakfast. I found that I had run out of that particular brand of cereal. I went to a store to buy some more. The store was also out of that brand and I had to buy another.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I don't like cereal.
- I liked the new brand that I bought.


John fell asleep at his desk during class. When he awoke, he was all alone! He ran out into the hall in a panic. His class was waiting for him there.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- John decided to run for class president.
- John was embarrassed and vowed to never fall asleep again.


I went to the park to play frisbee with my dog. I tossed the frisbee to my dog and he would catch it in his mouth. I accidentally threw the frisbee too far. The frisbee landed into the pond.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- But my dog went and got it.
- I was happy.


Story: Dennis was walking in the woods. He found a black lab. The lab tried to bite him. Dennis showed he was a friend not enemy.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The lab and Dennis became best friends.
- The rabbit hopped away.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Jet was surprised, but happy.

Today was Jet's first day of school. He was very excited but nervous about making friends. He was worried that the other kids would be mean. When he got to school everyone was so nice. Jet was surprised, but happy.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Timothy had an urge to eat sweets. He was looking everywhere for something sweet to eat. He found what he was looking for. It was a gigantic cupcake his mom made.
OPTIONS:
- Timothy ordered a veggie burger from the new fast food restaurant.
- Timothy eat the cupcake in one big bite.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Lexi was cutting her toenails. But she didn't clean all of them up when she finished. While walking to her kitchen later, she stepped on one. And she couldn't believe how careless she was.
OPTIONS:
- She had to ask a doctor to take the toenail out of her foot.
- Lexi petted the cat and apologized for stepping on it.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The children laughed as they hunted the eggs.

Jane was hiding the kids for her children to hunt. She put them all over the back yard. She hid an egg under a pile of leaves. Jane was excited for the children to hunt. The children laughed as they hunted the eggs.


We would go camping every summer. We would pack lunches and trek out. We would stop at a rest stop for lunch. Typically it would be a McDonald's and I'd order fries.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I love french fries.
- I always hated french fries.


Continue the following story.

Larry bought new shoes last week. He wore them for the first time to school. Unfortunately they weren't broken in and really hurt. He was in pain all day.
OPTIONS:
- He took his shoes off as soon as he could.
- He wore them after school.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Sara really wanted a new dress for prom. However she could not afford one. She decided to make her own. She gathered the materials and set to work.
OPTIONS:
- Sara successfully made some pants.
- Sara had no skills and the dress was a mess.


Story: Amy decided to eat dinner and watch the TV. Her mother never let her do this. But her mother was asleep tonight. Amy just had to make sure to clean up her mess before going to bed.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The next night Amy and her mother ate in front of the TV.
- Luckily her mother never found out.


Story: I screamed into the void to see if there were any more survivors. Between the echos of my yell I thought I heard something. I walked toward the sound of the voice. It grew louder the closer I got.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- There weren't any more survivors.
- I saw the face of a young lady crying for my help.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The woman thanked him for rescuing her.

Olaf was hiking in the woods when he found another hiker, lost! The woman had been hiking for hours trying to find her way back. Olaf took her back to the base station and fed her. Then he helped her make a phone call to her friends. The woman thanked him for rescuing her.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Hannah had a beautiful cat that she loved very much. However, she noticed that her cat was getting very old. One day, her cat ran away and never came back. Hannah was devastated.
OPTIONS:
- She never saw her beautiful cat again.
- She found her cat hidden under the couch.


It���s very quiet at night with no nurses running around the hospital. Only the constantly humming machine beside my bed comforts me. The machine has become my life. Life has become very simple now with an uncomplicated goal.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I just want to survive.
- I can't wait to go on vacation tomorrow.


Gina decided to go to gym class in her everyday clothes. The teacher sent her back to the locker room to change. She stormed off making a scene. She sat in the locker room sulking until the teacher came to find her.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She had a long talk with the teacher after class.
- The teacher praised her.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tim is happy to go to the coffee shop every day .

Tim loves to drink coffee. He goes to the same place every morning and orders the same coffee. He goes there so much that the barista already has his order made. This makes things very convenient for Tim and he gives her good tips. Tim is happy to go to the coffee shop every day .


Write the next sentence in this story.

A heterosexual couple approach the checkin desk at a hotel. The woman excuses herself to go to the bathroom. A second man walks up to the desk and stands next to the first. The concierge assumes the two men are together.
OPTIONS:
- The men realize the concierge's mistake and laugh uncomfortably.
- The men fall very much in love and get married.


Doreen loved orange flavored ice cream. One day when she was playing Doreen fell. She broke her leg and was crying a lot. Doreen's mom wanted to make her feel better.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Doreen's mom laughed and made fun of her.
- Doreen's mom gave her orange flavored ice cream.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Last week a group of friends decided to go on a hike. They went to a mountain nearby. They followed a popular trail and set out for the day. The walk was exhausting but worth it.
OPTIONS:
- They were ashamed of what they had done.
- They felt good.


Context: Lars was playing XBOX. His controller stopped working during a game. Lars didn't have a car so he had to walk all the way to the store. The store was being remodeled when he got there so he went to another.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Lars used his money for drugs.
- Lars wasn't able to find a controller.


Story: I ran an online bookstore for four Year's. I sold books that had been discarded by my local library. I started buying books to sell. I had an inventory of 3,000 books.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- My inventory of books contained old, rare copies of classic books.
- I burned all of the books I owned.


Story: Liz was watching her 4 and 6 year old nieces. She put them in her room to take a nap. They were very quiet so she thought they were asleep. When she checked on them an hour later they were not asleep.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Liz was glad they were sleeping so well.
- Liz told them to go back to bed.


Tony wanted to make french fries. He bought a big bag of potatoes. Then, he cut the potatoes into strips. He fried the potatoes into french fries.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- After all of his work, he had very tasty french fries to eat.
- Tony then ate the small casserole.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kate went on her very first date with Rich. They went to a steakhouse, but Kate was a vegetarian. Rich spent the whole night talking about himself. At the end of the date, he asked Kate to pay for her dinner.
OPTIONS:
- Kate had a great time on the date.
- Kate decided to not date rich again.


Story: Sally was trying to take the dog for a walk. She had her phone in her hand. The dog jerked hard on the leash. The phone went flying.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Sally was happy.
- The phone broke.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: He was very old.

My grandfather died last night. He had been battling cancer for months. It finally took too much of a toll on him. He passed away in his sleep. He was very old.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Christian was worried he was going to be late for school.

Christian wanted to eat something quick before school. He went into the kitchen and poured some cereal. When he was pouring the milk, he spilled it all over the table. Christian got mad because he had to clean all of it up. Christian was worried he was going to be late for school.


Story: My brother had a lot of candy after Halloween. However, he didn't like candy. So, he decided to give his candy away. He gave his candy to his neighbors, who had a lot of children.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- My brother then demanded the candy back.
- The family and children were grateful to my brother.


Story: I'm waiting for a payment to come through the mail. After several weeks, nothing came through the mail. A few people knocked on my door. Apparently they have the mail with my payment.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I was relieved.
- I was disappointed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Daniel is thrilled.

Daniel likes to write for fun. He writes every night after work. He submitted his story to a publisher. The publisher loved it and offered Daniel a job. Daniel is thrilled.


Janet was attending her last year at a University. She wanted to maintain her high GPA. Janet's professor told her that upcoming exams could impact her GPA. Janet began studying for an additional two hours each day.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Janet's studying paid off and she passed the exams swimmingly.
- Janet dropped out of university.


Context: Kathryn loved the taste of pineapple. She bought a fresh pineapple from the store. She had no idea how to cut it. Kathryn watched a video on the computer that showed how to slice it.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She sliced it perfectly the first time.
- Kathryn threw the pineapple away.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Ben decided to get more fit for 2016. He planned to work out at least 4 times a week. Ben decided to wait until next Monday to start working out. Monday has passed and Ben still hasn't started his workout plan.
OPTIONS:
- Ben never starts working out.
- Ben goes to the gym every day.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Gina decided to sleep on the couch alone.

Gina's grandma had made up beds for everyone. Gina's siblings slept with their grandma. There was no room for Gina in that bed. Her parents slept together in her mother twin bed. Gina decided to sleep on the couch alone.


Ron planted a tree in his backyard to shade his house. But it took Years and Years to grow. When Ron was old, the tree was tall and beautiful. And he was proud of himself for taking care of it throughout the Year's

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ron decided to cut down the tree.
- Ron's tree would shade others for years to come.


Write the next sentence in this story.

My cousins kept getting sick. The doctors couldn't figure out why. Eventually they started testing their water. It turned out to be contaminated.
OPTIONS:
- My cousins started drinking more water.
- My cousins sued the water company.


Amanda was on a hike with her husband. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her ankle. She realized that a hornet had stung her. Her foot hurt too badly to walk.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Her husband called an ambulance.
- Amanda walked back to the car.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jim was in high school as he heard the tell tale tornado siren. He felt a growing panic as he saw the green color of the sky. Everyone moved into the hallway and kept their backs to the wall. He heard the whipping wind grow stronger outside.
OPTIONS:
- Jim was scared.
- Jim went outside to look for his dog.


Story: Lucy went to the local sports parade. At the parade there were several different groups selling snacks. Feeling hungry, Lucy purchased a candy apple for $3. Clumsily, Lucy ended up dropping her candy apple.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- She ate the candy apple.
- She then had to purchase another candy apple.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: It was the best time Karen had had in months.

Karen's friend called her to see if she wanted to hang out. Karen agreed and they met at a coffee shop. They talked for a couple hours before going to a spa. Afterwards, they had dinner together and watched a movie. It was the best time Karen had had in months.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Everyone in class got down on their knees.

Everyone in class was talking to each other. There was a sound that signaled an announcement. The principal warned the school about an upcoming hurricane. The teacher told the class to rest on their knees. Everyone in class got down on their knees.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jess was upset that it was taken away.

Jess was the hall monitor at her school. And she took pictures of students who broke the rules. But students complained she was annoying and invasive. So her camera was taken away. Jess was upset that it was taken away.


We moved to Cambridge in 2013. Our cat came to the new place first. She was unfamiliar with the new home. She hid in the kitchen cabinet for hours as we moved.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- We were finally able to coax the cat out with treats.
- The cat loved wondering the new home.


Gina washed her dad's car. He wasn't satisfied with the job she did. She washed all the missed spots and double checked the car. She had him inspect the car again.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Her dad smiled because Gina had done a meticulous job this time.
- Her dad took the car to the mud races.


Sam wrote a letter to his mother. He dropped off the letter in the mailbox. He was surprised to find that his mother did not receive his letter. She waited for a month for it to arrive.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sam tried to send his letter again.
- Sam's mother was happy that the letter never came.


Continue the following story.

I went to trade in my car. I wanted something nice. I found a good car for good price. As I left, I turned on the a/c.
OPTIONS:
- I was happy as the car warmed up.
- The a/c felt nice on a hot day.


Context: Gina lost her key for the 2nd time in 8 months. Last time she replaced it without her parents knowing. But she had no money to buy a new one now. Gina knew her parents would be upset.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Her parents stole her key.
- So she borrowed the money from a friend.


A mom took her kids to a family restaurant to eat. One of her kids was squealing with joy and laughter. Patrons at another table complained that the kid was too loud. They passed the mother an angry note.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The mother was happy to receive the note.
- The mother got offended and told them off.


Megan ate the last piece of cake from the fridge at her work. The next day her coworker asked her if she ate their cake. Megan lied saying that she wasn't the one. However, another coworker saw her eat it.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Megan's coworker was angry that she lied about eating her cake.
- Megan's coworker was proud of her.


Jack loved to jump around. He was just a little kid that loved to jump. One day he jumped one too many times. And landed on a lego piece.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jack decided to jump again because it felt great.
- Jack's foot hurt horribly and he decided to be more careful.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Eunice has found peace.

Eunice is interested in feeling less anxious all the time. A friend recommends she tries practicing yoga. At first Eunice finds yoga very challenging. Eunice enjoys yoga more after several months. Eunice has found peace.


It was a sunny day, so Sheila decided to take Fido for a walk. On the walk, Fido tried to run into a neighbor's yard. There was a robber in the neighbor's backyard! Sheila yelled for the robber to stop right there.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She called the cops on her sell and the arrested the robber.
- He turned and asked Sheila to go on a date with him.


Continue the following story.

We were tourists in Italy and had just flagged a cab down. We climbed into the small foreign car and told the driver where to go. The cab jetted off like a shot as it sped up and down the steep hills. It felt like a roller coaster, and Ace of Bass blared on the radio.
OPTIONS:
- We decided to go bowling to celebrate.
- We felt very unsafe with the driver's speed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: When Nancy woke up, it was time to go home.

Nancy wanted to take a nap. Nancy decided that she would nap on her lunch break. After Nancy clocked out, Nancy went to her car. Once comfortable, Nancy fell asleep in her car. When Nancy woke up, it was time to go home.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: They had a fantastic time.

It was a bright sunny day and the Smiths wanted a break. They decided to take a small trip to the beach. Just as they arrived clouds came out and it started raining. They decided to stay and play anyway. They had a fantastic time.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

All of the children called Kenny a chicken the next day.

Kenny and Spencer never got along in class. They decided to have a boxing match after to settle things. They were supposed to meet by the swings but Kenny didn't show up. He chickened out at the last minute. All of the children called Kenny a chicken the next day.


Janice wanted to go to a Seafood place. She made arrangements to go with some friends. When they all went, Janice ordered the lobster. After she ate the lobster she got very ill.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sandra ordered a second plate of lobster.
- Sandra vowed she would never eat lobster again.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Dave was glad he went.

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


Write the next sentence in this story.

Bill couldn't afford to go to college when he was younger. Now he is an old man whose dream is to get a degree. At the age of 70 he finally accomplished his dream. Everyone was very proud of him.
OPTIONS:
- Bill was the proudest.
- Bill is ashamed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Aya waited with anticipation.

Aya entered a contest at her grocery store. Shoppers could submit their receipts into a drawing for a new car. Aya shopped a lot, so she had a lot of entries. She hoped to win the new car! Aya waited with anticipation.


Continue the following story.

Chevy rounded up his friends, and was ready to seek revenge. The group went to the house of his enemy, and went looking for him. They beat up many of the man's friends, but the man himself got away. Chevy was injured during the process, but vowed to eventually get him.
OPTIONS:
- Chevy chased him down and beat him up eventually.
- Chevy bought the chap a spot of tea.


Story: Agatha loved to bake cookies. One day she put a batch in to bake. However, after twenty minutes, there was no scent of cookies baking. She went to see what had happened.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Agatha found the oven heat was too high.
- Agatha found the oven was turned off.


Story: Naomi and Andy were riding their bikes in downtown SF. Naomi heard a loud crash and turned around to look at Andy. Andy had swerved away from an oncoming vehicle and into a trolley. On impact Andy was flung over his handlebars and landed on his wrist.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Andy's wrist was broken.
- Andy's wrist was in great shape.


Continue the following story.

Aya wanted to paint a picture. She bought canvas and paints. Then she sat down by a window for inspiration. She began to paint an image of the landscape.
OPTIONS:
- Aya put the finishing strokes on a picture of a skyscraper.
- Aya became famous for her landscape pictures.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The Sullivans had a memorable time.

The Sullivans decided to go to the country fair. It was their first as a family to such an event. There were so many things to do! The family split up and each of them did what they wanted to do. The Sullivans had a memorable time.


Lexi wanted a pie for her birthday instead of a cake. And she told everyone two week before. But when it was Lexi's birthday, she didn't get a pie. Lexi was disappointed.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Lexi was so upset that she cried.
- Lexi thought that the pie was delicious.


Bill called a customer service line to complain about his bank. He was put on hold for 30 minutes. During this time Bill got madder and madder. Suddenly the phone clicked and Bill's call was dropped.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Bill called the number again and yelled until he was satisfied.
- Bill woke up the next day with a toothache.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Harry's hunger is satiated.

Harry has been stuck at the office working very late tonight. He is hungry but there aren't many stores open. Finally he remembers that the local fried chicken restaurant is open. He eats two delicious pieces of fried chicken. Harry's hunger is satiated.


Story: Baby Martin was 7 months when he tried a Banana. He was a very curious baby. He loved to eat carrots and sweet peas. One day his dad decides to give him a banana

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Baby Martin liked the banana.
- Baby Martin was sick of bananas.


Every year I have a Christmas party at my house. This year was no different. I grabbed my friends together and we had a party. I got it catered and had a DJ as well.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- My sister has a lot of homework.
- All my friends had a lot of fun at the party.


Amelia wanted to learn how to sew. Amelia's best friend knew how to sew, and so Amelia asked her how. Her best friend was happy to teach her. After a bit of practice, Amelia made a dress.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Amelia was very pleased.
- Amelia was upset her friend taught her to sew.


Sally liked the seltzer waters her mom bought. She grabbed one from the fridge. She was excited to open it and taste it. Sally didn't know her brother shook all of them beforehand.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The water was very still.
- The water exploded.


Context: Tanya wanted to see her sister. She took a plane. She watched a movie on the plane. She listened to music.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- She arrived to her sister's house afterwards.
- Tanya never saw her sister again.


There was an extremely obnoxious boy in Kerry's economics class. He monopolized every class discussion with his mediocre ideas. The professor could never get him to be quiet. One day, he showed up to class with laryngitis.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kerry was disappointed.
- Kerry was so grateful!


Jean helped a customer with a big layaway. The next day, the customer paid some money to take out an item. The customer kept coming back to do the same all week. When she stopped coming, Jean checked her layaway.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- She saw that the customer had never come back for any items.
- The layaway bag was empty, with money still owed.


Sally needed to file some papers. Before that she needed to make copies, though. She knew this meant walking down to the basement. Once she was down there she made copies.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She went back up and shredded all the papers.
- She went back up and filed all the papers.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Jimmy wanted to get some work experience as a senior in college. He applied as an intern to a construction company nearby. He really enjoyed working for them and was offered a position. Jimmy accepted the position as a full-time employee.
OPTIONS:
- Jimmy quit his job two weeks later.
- Jimmy was very happy to have a job right after graduating.


Context: The Waltons hadn't had a vacation in Years. This last summer they decided to drive to the beach. The family drove for hours and stopped a few times along the way. They spent five days at a nice hotel at the beach.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The Waltons were very relaxed.
- The Waltons felt extremely stressed.


Daniel was leaving his house to meet a good friend for drinks. He decided to stop at a Chinese food shop for dumplings. Daniel ate six spicy dumplings at the shop. He left feeling satisfied and full.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Starved he order nachos when he reached the bar.
- Daniel always felt that dumplings were a good deal.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She places the mirror in her bathroom.

Maureen has just moved into a new apartment and still has no mirror. She drives to the store to look for a good mirror she can use. Finally Maureen finds a beautiful, full length mirror. Her friend helps her get the heavy mirror into her apartment. She places the mirror in her bathroom.


Story: My car overdrive light started flashing yesterday. I was worried. I drove the car to a mechanic to get it checked out. He said that the transmission was the issue.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I'm glad I know what the problem is now.
- I still don't know what the problem is.


Continue the following story.

Lizzie was in her 90's and the mother of eight adult children. One night Lizzie fell and broke many bones including her neck. She never recovered and passed away a week later in the hospital. Lizzie left no will as she had expected to live much longer.
OPTIONS:
- Lizzie left all of her belongings to one child in her will.
- Lizzie's children had to negotiate their mother's belongings.


Write the next sentence in this story.

One day, I got a message that my school's campus had been closed. The message said there was a bear on the grounds! The police had to come and help get the bear away. They gave the bear a tranquilizer.
OPTIONS:
- After that, the bear became very violent.
- The bear fell asleep after that.


Story: I was walking around at a mall. There was a young lady walking in front of me. All the sudden, she fainted to the floor. I knelt beside her, and stayed with her until she came to.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- The lady was very upset that I was bothering her.
- She asked me to call an ambulance.


Story: Travis needed some fast cash. He thought about it and decided that selling his car was a good idea. Travis listed his car for sale in the local paper. After only a couple weeks he found somebody very interested.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Travis gave it to the man for free.
- He sold the car and solved his money problems.


When I turned eighteen, I registered to vote. I was so excited to participate in the democratic process. I did research on each and every candidate. When voting day came, I went to the polling station.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I was sad when my candidate lost the election.
- I began to sing and dance as I had practiced.


Sadie and her best friend were discussing what they should do Saturday. They flipped through the local newspaper for ideas. Sadie noticed that the local art museum was having an art show. Both thought that it would be a nice event to attend on the weekend.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Sadie and her friend went to see the new Star Wars movie.
- Sadie and her friend made plans to visit the museum.


Alex wanted to get an A in Economics. It was a very tough course. He studied as much as he could. He did extra credit assignments.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Alex skipped his Economics class because it was so hard.
- Alex started a home business as one extra credit assignment.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Janice relaxes at home and falls asleep.

Janice notices that she is very tired after work. Her coworker suggests that they stop at a bar for a glass of wine. Janice and her coworker have a glass of pinot noir and relax. Janice feels much better on her walk home. Janice relaxes at home and falls asleep.


Context: The family was lounging on a street bench when a dog walked up. It was dirty,scared and painfully thin. The family saw it had no collar. The dog was obviously in need of a home.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The family opted to take the dog home with them.
- The family wondered how the dog was so overweight.


Scott was hungry. He decided to cook dinner. He cooked tacos. He made enough to share with a friend.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- His friend loved the tacos that Scott cooked.
- His friend was so offended he asked Scott to leave.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Afterwords, he was very rested.

Neil had just arrived in Germany. He couldn't wait to explore the country! But first, he needed to sleep. He found a hotel and slept for ten hours. Afterwords, he was very rested.


Continue the following story.

I had to reprimand two employees that worked at different locations. I hated doing it and thought the matter was done with. Weeks later, one left a message about a question on paperwork. I phoned with: "It's me" and she said horrible things about me.
OPTIONS:
- I was forced to fire the employee.
- I gave her a raise, and a promotion.


Story: Bob got ready for the children's performance. He got out his makeup kit and washed his face. He applied a coat of white paint. He then drew varying colors of rings around his eyes and mouth.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Children has always annoyed Bob.
- Bob enjoyed entertaining the kids.


James planted an apple tree in his yard. It grew to about 5 feet in a few Year's. Unfortunately, James had to move away. Year's later he came back to visit his old hometown.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- James never left his new town.
- The apple tree was still there.


Danny wanted to build a kite but didn't know how. He asked his grandpa to help him. Danny's grandpa gave him a list of things to get at the store. After getting the items Danny and his grandpa worked all afternoon.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Danny's grandpa chastised Danny.
- At the end of the day, Danny and his grandpa flew the kite.


Write the next sentence in this story.

My day on Sunday this week went as expected. My family and I attended Church from 8 to 11 in the morning. Afterwards, we went to eat dinner at a restaurant. The rest of my day was spent doing homework assignments.
OPTIONS:
- I then woke up and went for a jog.
- I then went to sleep feeling happy about my life.


Jimmy wandered around the city looking for a place for a soda. Before he knew it, he was in an unfamiliar area. He was scared of strangers and didn't want to ask anyone. Soon a policeman came by and asked if he was lost.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- He told him that he was lost.
- Jimmy accused the officer of harassing him.


Story: Our family moved from New York to North Carolina. We really missed our family and friends back home. Our aunt and cousin came for a visit one weekend. We spent four days doing a lot of fun stuff together.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- I was glad when they finally left.
- I was sad to see them leave when they went home.


Continue the following story.

Jake had recently gotten a new cell phone. The very first thing he tried to do was take a selfie. He dropped his phone on the pavement while trying to do so. His phone was scuffed up on the back side.
OPTIONS:
- Jake returned to the  store  for a plastic cover for the phone.
- Jake was depressed  when he  saw  the condition of the old house.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

The popsicles are great.

I love making Popsicles. I get a lot of juice and pour it in the molds. When I take them out of the freezer they are so good. The taste is so rich. The popsicles are great.


As Archie was walking home, he noticed the sky was getting dark. He decided to run home instead of walk. The rainy started to pour. Archie couldn't run home fast enough.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- His clothes got completely soaked.
- He was happy it rained.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Ed was relieved.

Ed was nervous about starting high school. He tried to reassure himself. He showed up the first day smiling and friendly. He made lots of friends quickly. Ed was relieved.


Sheena mocked her sister's fear of expiration dates. She slurped down the yogurt that was two days past the use by date. She felt the sickness hit her as she drove home. She barely pulled over in time before she threw up uncontrollably.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sheena felt great.
- Sheena felt terrible.


Quentin had never gone hunting before. This last weekend his friends invited him with them. They were going to camp out and hunt for a few days. He agreed to go.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Quentin really enjoyed the hunting trip.
- Quentin went to school.


Ed's family had moved to a rural area. Ed learned that he was to be homeschooled. At first he was apprehensive. But then his mom started to make lessons fun!

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He loved his mom's lessons.
- He didn't want to have fun at school.


Write the next sentence in this story.

A group of friends went to go bowling. They had a really good time. The friends decided to formalize themselves into a team. They brainstormed for a good name.
OPTIONS:
- The friends were upset when they discovered Natalie was missing.
- They agreed on a name for the team and joined a league.


Story: There was a boy in Gina's 6th grade class named Dave. It was the first week of school, but Gina knew she didn't like him. He would sit as his desk and giggle goofily. The sound of his goofy giggle made Gina's skin crawl.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Gina did not like Dave.
- Gina decided to date Dave.


Story: Jill was in class nervous. She had a question for the teacher. She was afraid to ask. She finally got the courage to ask the question.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Jill asked her question.
- Jill was suspended for not asking her question.


Ella wanted to lose some weight. She decided to get some help. She joined a diet club at work. The girls all encouraged each other.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ella felt bad about what the girls think.
- Ella felt great from the encouragement.


Eli was at a party with older kids. They decided to start drinking beer. He tried to fit in and drank some too. He got sick and threw up all over the living room.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Eli's parents felt proud about the choices he made.
- Eli's parents found out and were angry at him.


Continue the following story.

Sam wanted to cook a burger. His cast iron skillet was rusted from being left out. Sam scrubbed his skillet with some steel wool. Afterwards, he seasoned the skillet in the oven.
OPTIONS:
- Sam had never had better-tasting chicken in his life!
- After it was completely cooked, the burger was delicious.


Context: Mary decided to take her husband to a football game. When they arrived to the front, they gave their tickets away. They sat in the second to last row in the front. Although their favorite team was losing, they had a good time.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Mary decided to take her husband to the game again next week.
- Mary decided never to take her husband anywhere again.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Dana found her keys in her back pocket.

Dana couldn't find her car keys this morning. She looked everywhere. She examined each room carefully. She finally signaled a sigh of relief. Dana found her keys in her back pocket.


Sasha loved writing from an early age. In her twenties she begins writing a novel and finishes it. Sasha decides to self-publish on amazon. Her book is sold through the kindle marketplace.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She was disappointed that she never finished.
- She was pleased that she sold several copies.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Keith wanted a puppy for his birthday. He dropped hints to his parents. But they did not seem to notice! Keith was not hopeful as he unwrapped his gifts.
OPTIONS:
- Unsurprisingly, no puppy was found.
- Keith was happy because he got a new bike.


Anna went to an animal rights protest. She told people about animal rights issues. She asked for donations. A lot of people listened to her and donated money.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Anna used the money to help abused animals.
- Anna was upset that no one else shared her concern.


Tom was delivering newspapers on his bike. It went smoothly until he arrived at this abandoned street. A house was empty but the door was open. Tom went inside of the house.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Tom found an empty and haunted house.
- Tom walked into a surprise birthday party.


Continue the following story.

I needed gas for my car. I did not have enough money for any gallons. I looked under my couch pillows and in my pockets. I finally found enough change.
OPTIONS:
- I was able to get gas for my car.
- I was able to buy a burger.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: We were so relieved!

We have two cats at my house. One morning, we could not find the youngest cat anywhere. We called her name and looked all over. Suddenly, she appeared from the heating vent. We were so relieved!


There were two students named Alex in the math class. One was a boy but the other was a girl. One day the teacher announced that Alex had achieved a perfect test. The boy named Alex assumed he was the one who had scored perfectly.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Both of them did not do well on the test.
- Unfortunately, it was the girl who scored well.


Kim went through her closet and pulled out all her old clothes. She took scissors and cut up all the clothes into strips. She took them and began to sew them to make a dress. Kim put on her new dress and wore it around town.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kim hated the dress.
- Everyone stared at nice dress.


Context: I came home from the doctor this morning. I saw my friend Joe waiting in the lobby. He is 98, needs a walker, and was trying to vote. My friend Bert graciously offered to take him.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Joe had to walk to the voting place.
- Joe was very grateful for the help.


My dad was dating a girl. The girl had a friend. The friend liked my dad. My dad eventually started to date the friend.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- My dad went to work.
- The first girl was very upset.


Sally had a test. She was determined to make an A. Sally studied for a week straight. When she got to test day, she went blank.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sally was terribly disappointed with her grade on the test.
- Sally decided to buy some new boots at the mall.


Context: I bought my ticket. I waited for Wednesday night. The lady was calling the numbers. All of my numbers matched.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I then had to pay a large bill.
- My jaw dropped as I won the lottery.


Continue the following story.

Molly was picking up her son's birthday cake at the store. She didn't bother to check the box before she left. When she got home, she opened the box. Then, she realized she had picked up the wrong cake.
OPTIONS:
- Fortunately, her son was too young to remember her mistake.
- She was very proud of herself.


A kid walked past an old house in his neighborhood. He looked in the windows to see if anyone was home. There was not any signs of an inhabitant. The kid broke in and explored the house.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The kid stole some things from the house.
- The house owners came home and welcomed the kid.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: I hope they stage more operas on the common in the future.

In 2002 the Boston Lyric Opera performed Carmen. This time they did it for free on the Boston Common. I attended the performance on a hot summer day. I was near the stage and enjoyed listening to the opera. I hope they stage more operas on the common in the future.


Johnny thought Anita was the girl for him, but he was wrong. He invited her out but she said she didn't feel well. Johnny decided to go to a club, just to drink and listen to music. At midnight, he looked back and saw Anita dancing with another guy.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Johnny wanted to ask Anita out again.
- Johnny did not ask Anita out again.


Every year the smiths go on a camping trip. This year they decided to go to Colorado to camp. The family took the trailer and the goods to go. The kids were excited.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- It was a great trip and they had a good time.
- They decided to cancel the vacation.


Mike was in charge of the local flea market. A man called him and asked for a spot at the market. Mike told him it would cost $40 to set up a table. The man on the phone tried to bribe Mike with some of his wares.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Mike hung up on him.
- Mike cried hysterically.


Henry's mother dug through the laundry pile to find his uniform. To her surprise, the stain on his baseball pants had not come out! She did not have time to rewash the pants. Henry had to go to baseball practice with dirty pants.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Henry's teammates made fun of him for having dirty pants.
- Henry was excited when he found out he had to wear dirty pants.


Kelly was excited to get her first pair of wireless headphones. Finally she was able to purchase them. Kelly drove over to bestbuy to pick them up. As soon as she got them she put them on.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Kelly then thought headphones are overrated.
- She was shocked by the clarity of the headphones.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Tom recalled how great it was to have met Allie.

One night Tom and Allie went for a walk to the general store. They had to walk along a winding highway through the woods. Along the way, they talked about their various memories and interests. When they got there, they bought some snacks and sat outside. Tom recalled how great it was to have met Allie.


Nina loved drawing from an early age. She practiced and practiced and got really good. Nina went to art school but needed some cash. Nina began to sell her art on deviantart.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Nina quit drawing.
- Nina became a professional artist.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: The dogs love digging in their hole.

Sam's Siberian Huskies dig huge holes all over the yard. He decided to give them their own place to dig. He sectioned off an area with bricks. Sam made a habit of burying treats and toys in that area. The dogs love digging in their hole.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Katie was upset at herself for waiting until the last minute.

Katie had waited till the last day to write her book report. She was nervous and had to hurry. She didn't do a very good job. Her teacher gave her a bad grade. Katie was upset at herself for waiting until the last minute.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Jamie was very embarrassed.

Jamie was excited to try a new haircut. It turned out worse than expected. He had no way of getting it fixed. He wore a hat for the next week. Jamie was very embarrassed.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: My husband went out and bought a better bouquet.

It was Valentine's Day and I was excited to see flowers at my door. I rushed inside to open the box. The bouquet was small and mostly dead, not what my husband ordered. I was very upset and started to cry. My husband went out and bought a better bouquet.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

When they exited the cafe, Casey confronted Tom.

Tom and Casey have been married for twenty years. Tom had an affair with Susan. Casey caught Tom and Susan on a dinner date. Casey camped outside in front of the cafe. When they exited the cafe, Casey confronted Tom.


Context: Jill wanted to knit her boyfriend a sweater. She taught herself how to knit and bought supplies. She finished the sweater just in time for her boyfriend's birthday. Jill was excited as she presented her boyfriend with her creation.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Jill's boyfriend told her he loved the sweater.
- Jill's boyfriend was delighted to receive a ticket to Disneyland.


Jim loved carving pumpkins and so he entered a carving contest. First, he bought a large pumpkin from the farmer's market. Next, he thought of and drew a design on some paper. Jim carefully carved the design onto the pumpkin.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Jim vowed never to carve pumpkins again.
- Jim won first prize.


Arnold was scared of frogs. One day he went out to his backyard. He started playing. He saw a frog jump out of no where.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- He jumped up and several of the bees stung him.
- He jumped, startled and ran for his house.


Cay decided she was too stressed out. She decided she would try to meditate to calm her stress. Each morning she sat cross-legged and closed her eyes. Then she thought calming thoughts for several minutes.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Cay was very stressed afterwards.
- This always made her calm and relaxed.


Kathy desired to be a Physical Therapist since she was in high school. In college, she took many classes and applied for graduate school. After a period of waiting, she finally received her acceptance email! She made her way through schooling and graduated with her degree.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Kathy decided to become a sushi chef.
- Kathy obtained a job in the physical therapy field.


Continue the following story.

I was lost in the forest. I panicked because the woods were so thick. I kept walking and walking, until I was ready to give up. All the sudden, I heard a car go by.
OPTIONS:
- I was so relieved!
- I never found my way home.


Continue the following story.

A man breaks into a house and begins to take things. He takes jewelry and games, some cash, and some food. When the family comes home they call the police. The police come and investigate and manage to track him.
OPTIONS:
- The man goes back to the house to talk to the family.
- The police arrest him.


Cassidy always loved eating scones at the shop near his home. He decided to try baking scones at home. At first his scones came out too try. However, he kept baking new batches until they were delicious.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Cassidy became good at baking scones.
- Cassidy moved away.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Mary went to the market on Sunday for fruit. She bought bananas but couldn't find any peaches. She decided that she would wait on the peaches until next time. When she went again there were still no peaches.
OPTIONS:
- Mary was disappointed.
- Mary didn't want peaches.


Context: Stella had a basketball game tonight. She wanted to skip the game, or sit on the bench. She wasn't really feeling well. But her coach insisted she play.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Stella struggled through the basketball game.
- Suddenly, she felt better.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Last Saturday I decided to volunteer at the nursing home. To my surprise it was very fun. I played some checkers with the folks and read to them. The residents seemed to enjoy my company greatly.
OPTIONS:
- I don't like old people.
- I plan to go back every week.


Context: Ana forgot her umbrella. After school, she realized it was raining. She was supposed to walk home. As she headed out, she noticed a familiar car.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Anna opened her umbrella.
- It was her boyfriend come to pick her up.


Amy was swimming in the ocean on her vacation. Suddenly she felt a horrible sting. Looking down, she saw a jellyfish swimming away. Amy crawled onto the beach in agony.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Amy felt much better.
- Amy went to the doctor for treatment.


Continue the following story.

Gina was sad. Her first day of high school hadn't turned out as she hoped. She spent most of the day waiting to enroll. She was alone for most of that time, and lunch was lonely too.
OPTIONS:
- When Gina went home she cried to her mom.
- When Gina went home she told her mom what a great day she had.


Continue the following story.

The shoe store salesman was rude to me the other day. I told him his attitude was out of line. He quickly lead me out the store. I wrote a letter regarding my experience to the local paper.
OPTIONS:
- The shoe store gained several customers.
- The shoe store lost many customers.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Several called back to win the prize, and caught the DJ lying.

A radio DJ announced a prize to the 100th caller. The DJ was lying about the prize. He just enjoyed talking to people on the phone. He told each caller that they were the 99th caller. Several called back to win the prize, and caught the DJ lying.


Steven Avery committed murder. Burned human remains were found on his property. Steven was the last person to see the female murder victim alive. He was arrested, charged, tried, and convicted of murder.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Steven Avery spent the rest of his life in prison.
- The next week, Steven went to the movies with friends.


Context: Aaron was a shepherd with three dogs. One of his dogs was old but still energetic. One night wolves started killing his sheep. The old dog fought the wolves and chased them off.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Aaron loved his old  dog.
- Aaron's old  dog was useless.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Gordon needed to mow the lawn. He got the lawn mower out of the shed. He filled the mower with gasoline and oil. He yanked on the starting cord to start the engine.
OPTIONS:
- Gordon thought overgrown grass was rustic and appealing.
- The engine roared and off Gordon went.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Bob's stereo system was ruined.

Bob was listening to his favorite album on his new stereo system. The sound quality of his new system was great. You could hear the sound clearly from every room in his house. All of a sudden, his cat scratched one of his speakers. Bob's stereo system was ruined.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: Petey was so disappointed that the game was gone.

Petey held the high score in the pizza parlor's arcade cabinet. It was a campaign fighting game from the 80s. One day Petey went in and the machine was gone. The staff informed him that it had broken down. Petey was so disappointed that the game was gone.


The band walked to the front of the stage. They began to perform. The electricity immediately went off. Everyone couldn't see where they were.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- After a few minutes, the lights came back on.
- People danced in the well lit room.


Continue the following story.

John had studied really hard for his math test. He carefully filled out the bubbles on the multiple choice form. When he got the test back he was shocked to see a 0%. When he talked to his teacher, he realized he had graded it wrong.
OPTIONS:
- John's teacher shaped it into a paper airplane.
- John actually had gotten 70% correct.


Kennan was born with a proprioceptive disorder. His mom had a hard time explaining to his brother what that meant. Because Kallen didn't understand, the boys fought a lot. This made things very hard for the family.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- The parents wished their three daughters would get along better.
- They considered seeing a family counselor to help with everything.


Irene had just gotten a job bartending to pay for college. It was her first night and she was afraid. She thought men would be rude to her. But they were so polite and friendly!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- She decided that this job was not for her.
- She was enjoyed her first night at her job.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Anthony was a gang member but didn't want to die over a color. One afternoon he was caught in an alley by a rival gang member. The rival gang member put a gun to Anthony's head. Anthony prayed to God for protection.
OPTIONS:
- Anthony decided to go to Starbucks.
- The man with the gun was unnerved by Anthony's praying and left.


Rudy really wanted a dog. He begged his parents for one. They said if he cared for it, he could have one. Rudy agreed to walk and feed it every day.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Rudy's parents took him to the shelter to pick out a pet dog.
- Rudy's parents decided not to get him a dog.


Context: My brother and I went bowling in 1963. There was a bowling alley on Washington Street in Boston. They had only candlepin bowling. My brother beat me in 5 games.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- I was a much better bowler than my brother.
- I vowed to beat him the next time!


Ava spent her last dollar on a bottle of Coke. She twisted off the top and drank deeply. Then she checked the prize code under cap. Her eyes widened with surprise.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Ava threw away the Coke cap.
- Ava was glad to have just won five dollars.


Story: Alma was at a restaurant by herself. A guy saw her by herself and asked her if he could sit with her. They started talking and realized that they had a connection. She gave him her number and they started going out on dates.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Alma wished she had never gone to that restaurant.
- A year later they were married.


Chuck joints creaked as he stood up from the computer. It was a short walk to the side table where he had left his phone. He was going to make one quick phone call before returning to work. The dogs met him at the door with earnest faces.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Chuck knew he needed a walk so he talk his dogs out.
- Chuck kicked his dog away from him.


Context: Ally and Jill went for a walk. It was cold outside and it started to snow. They were far away from their house and started to get very cold. They decided to knock on a stranger's door for some help.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- The stranger offered them hot chocolate.
- The stranger stole their coats from them.


I used to see an old man walk down the street every day. One day, to my surprise, he wasn't there! I asked everyone what had happened to him. Nobody knew, I thought that he had died!

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- I saw the man every day.
- One day the man was out walking again!


Story: Sal scoured the jungle looking for the perfect sandal wood. He came across a perfect candidate tree! He cut it down and brought it to his shop. The sandals made from the tree were very high grade.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Sam's sandals fell apart.
- Sal loved the smell of sandalwood.


Phillip was the shortest kid in his class. He felt embarrassed sometimes about his height. During the summer, he hit a growth spurt. Phillip ended up growing 6 inches.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Phillip became confident.
- Phillip was embarrassed.


The Epps go to the ocean for vacation every year. This time they would participate in a sand castle contest. Each family member worked on a different part. The littlest Epps filled the moat with ocean water.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- They all thought sand castles were stupid.
- The finished the castle in two hours.


It was time for the baby to take a nap. The mommy changed her diaper. The mommy read a bedtime story. The mommy laid the baby in the crib.

What is a natural next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- The baby then crawled around the home.
- The baby gently fell asleep.


Em had had digestion issues lately. She visited her doctor. He suggested probiotics and active cultures. Em started to eat enriched yogurt every day.

Write the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- After two weeks, she had less bloating and felt better.
- Em stocked up on favorites: bacon, beer and cookies!


Story: Marco feels very tired this afternoon at work. He decides he needs to make a pot of coffee. He brews a very strong pot of coffee and has a first cup. Finally he feels a little bit less tired.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Marco goes to sleep.
- He has a very productive day.


Story: Adam went to the park. There he ran into a few of his friends. They invited Adam to play frisbee with them. Adam agreed.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Adam ran from the group of boys as fast as he could.
- Adam played frisbee with them.


I loved to eat honey with my oatmeal. One day I unexpectedly ran out of honey. I did not want to eat my oatmeal without honey so I went to the store. Alas, they had run out of their honey stock.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- I was happy.
- I felt so defeated.


Tyler decided to make a new fence for his yard. He worked all day long to dig the holes for the posts. The next day, he put the posts in. Then he put up the fencing.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Tyler hoped someday to have a place with a yard.
- Tyler was very pleased with himself.


Story: Sam hated surprise parties. He found out about one by his wife. She had put in a lot of effort. All of his friends showed up.

What happened next?
OPTIONS:
- Sam stayed at the bar rather than go home and be surprised.
- That night Sam told his wife that he wanted a divorce.


Context: Peter wished to show his daughter his favorite Christmas song. He played her a video of the song. Next, he let her listen to the sound track. The last time he decided to sing her the song.

Now do a next sentence writing task.
OPTIONS:
- Peter hated Christmas.
- Peter's daughter enjoyed the music.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: She was frustrated all morning.

Jessica likes to get coffee before work. One morning she was running five minutes late. When she got to the coffee shop, the line was very long. She had to go to work without coffee that morning. She was frustrated all morning.


Jerome dribbled the ball quickly. Sam tried to grab it from him, but wasn't fast enough. He chased Jerome down the court. Jerome pushed Sam backwards and threw the ball.

Predict the next sentence.
OPTIONS:
- Sam grabbed the ball from Jerome.
- Jerome scored points for his team.


Continue the following story.

Nate was going to buy a new car. He went to a dealership last week. Nate spent hours there, haggling with several different salespeople. Eventually, he just gave up.
OPTIONS:
- Nate decided that haggling at yard sales would be more fun.
- Nate decided to buy a bicycle instead.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Sue got a white bunny for Easter. She named him Fred. About two weeks after she got him, Sue got a big surprise. There were five baby bunnies in the hutch with Fred.
OPTIONS:
- Fred must be a female rabbit.
- Fred was a male rabbit.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: All his friends thought his cast was cool.

Sam decided to go skateboarding on the street. Sam was doing well until a car swerved in front of him. Sam fell and broke his arm. Sam went to the hospital and his arm was put in a cast. All his friends thought his cast was cool.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Kimberly and her family went on a vacation to Duck, North Carolina. They rented a beach house so that they could all stay in one spot. They relaxed on the beach almost every single day. The highlight of the trip was seeing a lighthouse.
OPTIONS:
- The whole family enjoyed the experience.
- The family wished they had visited Colorado.


Continue the following story.

Lily always loved to read. She wondered sometimes, what it would be like to write a book? She decided to take a course on fiction writing. Lily did well in the course, and during it, wrote a short book.
OPTIONS:
- Lily hated writing.
- Lily enjoyed writing the book.


Continue the following story.

Jen wanted all of her family to be together for Christmas. She planned a fun party and invited everyone. All of her friends showed up, but not her family. Jen was very sad.
OPTIONS:
- Jen then spent time with her family.
- Jen decided to make the best of what she had.


Ben was nervous to be going to the dance with Pat. He bought a new suit just for the occasion. Ben drove his father's car to pick It up. Pat's father told Ben that Pat was ill and could not go to the dance.

What is the next sentence?
OPTIONS:
- Ben was happy to hear that.
- Ben was very disappointed.


Write a story that ends with this sentence.

Tim was glad he stood up to Jane.

Tim's arch enemy on the playground made a sudden appearance. This was during the 3rd period break, a time normally Tim was alone. Tim mustered up his courage to go face his arch enemy. He approached Jane and told her to stay away from him. Tim was glad he stood up to Jane.


Write the next sentence in this story.

Harry was excited to go on a hot air balloon ride. Harry was going with his friend Amanda. Harry and Amanda arrived at the location, and were anxious to get on. Harry was nervous at first, but as they lifted off he was amazed.
OPTIONS:
- Harry laughed and popped the balloon with a dart.
- He was happy he decided to go on the balloon ride.


Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?

Last sentence: We love participating in this cultural event.

Last March we performed a Ching Ming ceremony. Ching Ming is a Chinese ceremony honoring the dead. My son, daughter, son in law and wife drove to a cemetery. We placed food, wine, and incense in front of family graves. We love participating in this cultural event.