1: My body cast a shadow over the grass. What was the CAUSE of this? The sun was rising. The grass was cut. 2: The woman tolerated her friend's difficult behavior. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman knew her friend was going through a hard time. The woman felt that her friend took advantage of her kindness. 3: The women met for coffee. What was the CAUSE of this? The cafe reopened in a new location. They wanted to catch up with each other. 4: The runner wore shorts. What was the CAUSE of this? The forecast predicted high temperatures. She planned to run along the beach. 5: The guests of the party hid behind the couch. What was the CAUSE of this? It was a surprise party. It was a birthday party. 6: The politician lost the election. What was the CAUSE of this? He ran negative campaign ads. No one voted for him. 7: The stain came out of the shirt. What was the CAUSE of this? I patched the shirt. I bleached the shirt. 8: The man got a discount on his groceries. What was the CAUSE of this? He greeted the cashier. He used a coupon. 9: The physician misdiagnosed the patient. What happened as a RESULT? The patient filed a malpractice lawsuit against the physician. The patient disclosed confidential information to the physician. 10: The customer filed a complaint with the store manager. What was the CAUSE of this? The sales associate undercharged the customer. The sales associate acted rude to the customer. 11: The woman repaired her faucet. What was the CAUSE of this? The faucet was leaky. The faucet was turned off. 12: The elderly woman suffered a stroke. What happened as a RESULT? The woman's daughter came over to clean her house. The woman's daughter moved in to take care of her. 13: The pond froze over for the winter. What happened as a RESULT? People skated on the pond. People brought boats to the pond. 14: The offender violated parole. What happened as a RESULT? She was sent back to jail. She stole money from a church. 15: I poured water on my sleeping friend. What happened as a RESULT? My friend awoke. My friend snored. 16: The girl gasped. What was the CAUSE of this? Her friend stuck an ice cube down her back. Her friend gave her a pat on the back. 17: The shirt shrunk. What was the CAUSE of this? I poured bleach on it. I put it in the dryer. 18: It got dark outside. What happened as a RESULT? Snowflakes began to fall from the sky. The moon became visible in the sky. 19: I hung up the phone. What was the CAUSE of this? The caller said goodbye to me. The caller identified himself to me. 20: The woman's ring slipped off in the shower. What happened as a RESULT? The woman polished the ring. The ring went down the drain. 21: The girl received a trophy. What was the CAUSE of this? She won a spelling bee. She made a new friend. 22: The woman's date wanted to look like a gentleman. What happened as a RESULT? He opened the door for her. He asked her if she liked sushi. 23: The farmland needed irrigation. What happened as a RESULT? A canal was constructed. A flood occurred. 24: The host cancelled the party. What was the CAUSE of this? She was certain she had the flu. She worried she would catch the flu. 25: The woman gave the man her phone number. What was the CAUSE of this? She was attracted to him. She was repulsed by him. 26: The skydiver glided safely to the ground. What was the CAUSE of this? She opened her parachute. She jumped out of the plane. 27: The toddler became cranky. What happened as a RESULT? Her mother put her down for a nap. Her mother fixed her hair into pigtails. 28: The child became immune to the disease. What was the CAUSE of this? He avoided exposure to the disease. He received the vaccine for the disease. 29: The grape juice fermented. What happened as a RESULT? The juice turned to wine. The juice evaporated. 30: The friends' debate dragged on interminably. What was the CAUSE of this? The friends saw eye to eye. The friends were splitting hairs. 31: The woman hummed to herself. What was the CAUSE of this? She was nervous. She was in a good mood. 32: The man hated his new haircut. What happened as a RESULT? He wore a hat. He grew a beard. 33: The police aimed their weapons at the fugitive. What happened as a RESULT? The fugitive fell to the ground. The fugitive dropped his gun. 34: The patient was dehydrated. What happened as a RESULT? The nurse tested his reflexes. The nurse gave him an IV. 35: The girl found the missing puzzle piece. What happened as a RESULT? She completed the puzzle. She took apart the puzzle. 36: The man urgently leaped out of bed. What was the CAUSE of this? He wanted to shut off the alarm clock. He wanted to iron his pants before work. 37: The papers were disorganized. What happened as a RESULT? I made photocopies of them. I put them into alphabetical order. 38: The woman won the lottery. What happened as a RESULT? She bought a yacht. She joined a church. 39: The seamstress pushed the threaded needle into the fabric. What happened as a RESULT? The thread wrapped around the needle. The thread went through the fabric. 40: The woman hired a lawyer. What was the CAUSE of this? She decided to sue her employer. She decided to run for office. 41: The tenant misplaced his keys to his apartment. What happened as a RESULT? His landlord unlocked the door. His landlord repaired the door. 42: My favorite song came on the radio. What happened as a RESULT? I covered my ears. I sang along to it. 43: The executive decided not to hire the applicant. What was the CAUSE of this? The applicant failed a background check. The applicant had experience for the job. 44: The man's eye became infected. What happened as a RESULT? He went blind. He put on glasses. 45: The bird couldn't fly. What was the CAUSE of this? It migrated for the winter. It injured its wing. 46: The girl made a wish. What was the CAUSE of this? She saw a black cat. She saw a shooting star. 47: The woman shivered as she got out the pool. What happened as a RESULT? She wrapped herself in a towel. She poured herself some lemonade. 48: The nurse prepared the needle for the patient's injection. What happened as a RESULT? The patient bled. The patient tensed up. 49: The man threw out the bread. What was the CAUSE of this? It was fresh. It was stale. 50: The children knocked over a lamp. What was the CAUSE of this? They had a pillow fight. They jumped on the bed. 51: I drank from the water fountain. What was the CAUSE of this? I was thirsty. I felt nauseous. 52: The homeowners disliked their nosy neighbors. What happened as a RESULT? They built a fence around their property. They hosted a barbeque in their backyard. 53: The bodybuilder lifted weights. What happened as a RESULT? The gym closed. Her muscles became fatigued. 54: The cook stirred the ingredients in the bowl. What happened as a RESULT? The ingredients melted. The ingredients blended together. 55: The man signed the document. What happened as a RESULT? The transaction was voided. The transaction became official. 56: The police officer dropped the gun. What happened as a RESULT? The gun recoiled. The gun went off. 57: The woman felt compelled to help someone in need. What happened as a RESULT? She donated blood. She wrote a poem. 58: The woman felt lonely. What happened as a RESULT? She renovated her kitchen. She adopted a cat. 59: I rubbed sandpaper on the wood. What happened as a RESULT? The wood became smooth. The wood became sticky. 60: The crowd gave the band a standing ovation. What happened as a RESULT? The band signed autographs. The band reappeared on the stage. 61: The man threw his empty can onto the street. What happened as a RESULT? He was jumped from behind. He was fined for littering. 62: My stomach growled. What was the CAUSE of this? I forgot to eat breakfast. I was full from breakfast. 63: The boaters set off a flare. What happened as a RESULT? Their boat drifted to shore. Their boat was rescued. 64: The man removed his coat. What was the CAUSE of this? He entered the house. He loosened his tie. 65: The family took their dog to the veterinarian. What was the CAUSE of this? The dog chewed on a bone. The dog injured his paw. 66: The woman dangled the biscuit above the dog. What happened as a RESULT? The dog jumped up. The dog scratched its fur. 67: I learned how to play the board game. What was the CAUSE of this? My friend explained the rules to me. My friend got the rules wrong. 68: The man went away for the weekend. What was the CAUSE of this? He wanted to relax. He felt content. 69: The shop was closed. What was the CAUSE of this? The owner was helping customers. The shop was undergoing renovation. 70: The boy tuned the radio. What was the CAUSE of this? The station was playing rock music. The station was coming in with static. 71: The terrorist set off the bomb. What happened as a RESULT? The bomb exploded. The bomb was deactivated. 72: The police handcuffed the suspect. What was the CAUSE of this? The police called for backup. The suspect resisted arrest. 73: The authorities vowed to protect the identity of the crime victim. What happened as a RESULT? The victim struggled to recall details about the crime. They withheld the victim's name from the public. 74: The man's clothes fit loosely. What was the CAUSE of this? He bought them on sale. He lost weight. 75: The clock stopped ticking. What happened as a RESULT? I took extra time to get ready. The clock showed the wrong time. 76: The man closed the umbrella. What was the CAUSE of this? He got out of the car. He approached the building. 77: The man craved a cigarette. What was the CAUSE of this? His family urged him to quit smoking. He was addicted to nicotine. 78: The man dropped food on the floor. What happened as a RESULT? His dog jumped up on him. His dog ran over to eat the food. 79: The girl was angry with her friend. What happened as a RESULT? The girl spread a rumor about her friend. The girl told a secret to her friend. 80: The fugitive hid from the police. What happened as a RESULT? The police dropped the case. The fugitive remained at large. 81: I tipped the bottle. What happened as a RESULT? The liquid in the bottle froze. The liquid in the bottle poured out. 82: The woman spoke with a foreign accent. What was the CAUSE of this? She came from a wealthy family. She migrated from another country. 83: The boy's mouth stung. What was the CAUSE of this? He ate a pepper. He blew out the candle. 84: I finished a page of the book. What happened as a RESULT? I ripped out the next page. I turned to the next page. 85: The service at the restaurant was slow. What was the CAUSE of this? There were many empty tables. The restaurant was crowded. 86: I saw a woman getting robbed on the street. What happened as a RESULT? I called 911. I hailed a cab. 87: My stomach hurt. What was the CAUSE of this? I jogged on the treadmill. I ate birthday cake. 88: I put my plate in the sink. What was the CAUSE of this? I finished eating. I skipped dinner. 89: The man closed the book. What was the CAUSE of this? He finished reading it. It provoked him to think. 90: The boy read the novel aloud to his grandfather. What was the CAUSE of this? His grandfather was deaf. His grandfather was blind. 91: My foot went numb. What happened as a RESULT? I put my shoes on. I shook my foot. 92: The photographer got the child to smile. What happened as a RESULT? The photographer quickly snapped the child's photo. The photographer quickly changed the child's pose. 93: The window was opaque. What was the CAUSE of this? The glass was stained. The blinds were open. 94: I slipped on the floor. What was the CAUSE of this? The tile was wet. The tile was cracked. 95: The man slid the razor across his chin. What happened as a RESULT? His stubble grew. His stubble disappeared. 96: The woman took her family on vacation. What was the CAUSE of this? Her husband got laid off. She received a salary bonus. 97: The woman awakened. What was the CAUSE of this? She took sleeping pills. Her husband was snoring. 98: The woman sensed a pleasant smell. What happened as a RESULT? She remembered to take her medication. She was reminded of her childhood. 99: The bar closed. What was the CAUSE of this? It was crowded. It was 3 AM. 100: The driver got pulled over by the police. What was the CAUSE of this? He was parking. He was speeding. 101: The teacher took roll. What happened as a RESULT? She identified the students that were absent. She gave her students a pop quiz. 102: I pushed the pendulum. What happened as a RESULT? It slowed to a stop. It swung back and forth. 103: The child kicked the stack of blocks. What happened as a RESULT? The stack towered over the boy's head. The blocks scattered all over the rug. 104: The teenager ran away from home. What was the CAUSE of this? He relied on his parents. His parents abused him. 105: I botched the job interview. What was the CAUSE of this? The interviewer asked difficult questions. I anticipated the interviewer's questions. 106: The pharmaceutical company recalled the drug. What was the CAUSE of this? Users reported dangerous side effects. Users got refills on their prescriptions. 107: The man looked at his watch. What happened as a RESULT? He realized he forgot something. He realized he was early. 108: I dabbed the floor with a paper towel. What was the CAUSE of this? I spilled juice on the floor. The floor was permanently stained. 109: The bartender refused to serve the patron. What was the CAUSE of this? The patron was alone. The patron was drunk. 110: I was confused by the professor's lecture. What happened as a RESULT? I paid attention to the professor. I asked the professor questions. 111: The book was deemed inappropriate for children. What happened as a RESULT? Schools banned it from its libraries. Teachers required students to read it. 112: The man begged for forgiveness. What happened as a RESULT? The woman took pity on him. The woman joked around with him. 113: I received a package in the mail. What happened as a RESULT? The package triggered my curiosity. I took the package to the post office. 114: The surfer caught the wave. What happened as a RESULT? The wave carried her to the shore. She paddled her board into the ocean. 115: The speaker disarmed her debate opponent. What happened as a RESULT? The speaker congratulated her opponent. The speaker won the debate. 116: I moved to a new city. What was the CAUSE of this? I found a better-paying job. My son was born. 117: I avoided giving a straight answer to the question. What was the CAUSE of this? The question made me uncomfortable. I wanted to be honest. 118: The student received detention. What was the CAUSE of this? He talked back to the teacher. The teacher graded his homework. 119: The boy's hands were shaking. What was the CAUSE of this? He planned to ask the girl out. His palms were cold and sweaty. 120: The fans in the stadium cheered. What was the CAUSE of this? The game ended in a tie. The player scored. 121: The girl went down the hill on her bike. What happened as a RESULT? Her bike swerved. Her bike sped up. 122: A man cut in front of me in the long line. What happened as a RESULT? I confronted him. I smiled at him. 123: The inside of the train went dark. What was the CAUSE of this? The train travelled through a tunnel. The train ran off the tracks. 124: The man contemplated the painting. What happened as a RESULT? He felt in awe. He collapsed. 125: The turtle hid in its shell. What was the CAUSE of this? It ate a fish. It detected a predator. 126: The girl handed down her clothes to her younger sister. What was the CAUSE of this? The clothes were tattered. She outgrew the clothes. 127: Several witnesses of the crime testified against the suspect. What happened as a RESULT? The suspect was acquitted. The suspect was convicted. 128: The parents left their children with a babysitter. What was the CAUSE of this? Their youngest child started attending preschool. They made plans to celebrate their anniversary. 129: The trip took a long time. What was the CAUSE of this? The driver talked the whole way. The driver made a wrong turn. 130: The product was heavily advertised. What happened as a RESULT? Consumers recognized the product. The product became outdated. 131: I rubbed the soap between my hands. What happened as a RESULT? The soap foamed. My hands went numb. 132: The cowgirl threw her lasso towards the horse. What happened as a RESULT? The lasso grabbed onto the horse. The horse trotted into the barn. 133: The group overlooked the woman's faux pas. What happened as a RESULT? The woman was relieved. The woman apologized. 134: The girl came across an unfamiliar word in her textbook. What happened as a RESULT? She looked the term up in the dictionary. She chucked the textbook across the room. 135: The man became disabled. What happened as a RESULT? His family offered him financial support. His family cut off contact with him. 136: The flashlight was dead. What happened as a RESULT? I took it apart. I replaced the batteries. 137: The skunk sprayed the dog. What happened as a RESULT? The dog emitted a foul smell. The skunk roamed the woods. 138: I scratched my skin. What happened as a RESULT? My itch went away. My scar faded. 139: I wrote a thank-you note to my grandmother. What was the CAUSE of this? She became forgetful. She sent me a gift. 140: A burglar broke into the house. What happened as a RESULT? The homeowners were asleep. The security alarm went off. 141: I held the door for the woman entering behind me. What happened as a RESULT? The door slammed shut. The woman thanked me. 142: The mirror in the bathroom fogged up. What happened as a RESULT? The girl turned on the fan. The girl applied her makeup. 143: The security guard tackled the man. What was the CAUSE of this? The man reached into his pocket. The man displayed a weapon. 144: The driver rotated the steering wheel. What happened as a RESULT? The car halted. The car turned. 145: The army surrendered the battle. What was the CAUSE of this? They were outnumbered. They stormed the city. 146: The navy bombed the ship. What happened as a RESULT? The ship crashed into the pier. The ship's debris sunk in the sea. 147: I ironed my shirt. What was the CAUSE of this? It was clean. It was wrinkled. 148: The girl felt dizzy. What happened as a RESULT? She lost her balance. She did stretches. 149: The driver pulled over to the side of the road. What was the CAUSE of this? He went through an intersection. He noticed a stranded vehicle. 150: The hospital sent the patient home. What was the CAUSE of this? The patient's symptoms cleared up. The patient's family visited him. 151: The child caught a life-threatening illness. What was the CAUSE of this? She didn't get vaccinated. She was adopted. 152: We found empty seats in the theatre. What happened as a RESULT? The film began. We sat down. 153: The parents recognized their daughter's creativity. What happened as a RESULT? They taught her how to ride a bike. They encouraged her to become an artist. 154: The boy turned the lid on the jar. What happened as a RESULT? The jar became warm. The lid came off. 155: The woman received a diploma. What was the CAUSE of this? She enrolled in college. She graduated from college. 156: I chugged the pitcher of water. What was the CAUSE of this? I walked upstairs. I ran five miles. 157: I came upon a puddle on the sidewalk. What happened as a RESULT? I leapt over the puddle. I played in the puddle. 158: The woman covered her ears. What was the CAUSE of this? The fire alarm blared. The woman smelled smoke. 159: The archeologist dug up the site. What happened as a RESULT? She excavated ancient artifacts. She read about the site's history. 160: The audience booed the comedian off the stage. What was the CAUSE of this? He told a racist joke. He entertained the audience. 161: The coach gave his player a high five. What was the CAUSE of this? The player got a penalty. The player scored a point. 162: I tossed the ball upwards. What happened as a RESULT? The ball rolled across the ground. The ball hit the ceiling. 163: My breath smelled of garlic. What happened as a RESULT? I wiped my mouth. I brushed my teeth. 164: The man was lost. What happened as a RESULT? He asked for directions. He drew a map. 165: The baby pulled the mother's hair. What happened as a RESULT? The baby burped. The mother grimaced. 166: I stood on one foot. What happened as a RESULT? My balance wavered. I kneeled down. 167: I pushed the gas pedal. What happened as a RESULT? The car accelerated. The car door opened. 168: My car was towed. What was the CAUSE of this? I parked illegally. I jumped the battery. 169: The woman got away with the crime. What was the CAUSE of this? Her accomplice was apprehended. She destroyed the evidence. 170: The dust came off the desk. What was the CAUSE of this? I wiped the desk with a cloth. I removed the books from the desk. 171: The motorcyclist twisted the throttle. What happened as a RESULT? The motorcycle coasted to a halt. The motorcycle shot forward. 172: The teacher caught the student chewing gum. What happened as a RESULT? The gum stuck to the student's shoe. The student spit out the gum. 173: The host served dinner to his guests. What happened as a RESULT? His guests were gracious. His guests went hungry. 174: The boy climbed the tree. What was the CAUSE of this? A cat got stuck in the tree. A bird built a nest in the tree. 175: The chair squeaked. What was the CAUSE of this? The man carried the chair to his office. The man scooted the chair closer to his desk. 176: The father shut off the children's television. What was the CAUSE of this? It was bedtime for the children. The children were watching cartoons. 177: The man held his breath. What was the CAUSE of this? He went underwater. He treaded water. 178: I clumsily bumped into the stranger. What happened as a RESULT? I ran away. I apologized to him. 179: The boat capsized. What was the CAUSE of this? The captain raised the sail. It was caught in a hurricane. 180: The mother suspected that her son was lying. What was the CAUSE of this? He refused to talk to her. He avoided making eye contact with her. 181: The young woman was denied entrance into the bar. What was the CAUSE of this? Her friends stood her up. She forgot her ID. 182: A crater formed on the moon. What was the CAUSE of this? A comet passed by the moon. A comet collided with the moon. 183: I planted the seeds in the soil. What happened as a RESULT? I watered the soil. The seeds sprouted. 184: The benefactor requested to stay anonymous. What was the CAUSE of this? He wanted to maintain his privacy. He supported the cause behind his donation. 185: The woman felt ashamed of scar on her face. What happened as a RESULT? She explained the scar to strangers. She hid the scar with makeup. 186: The doctor x-rayed the patient's arm. What happened as a RESULT? He discovered that the patient's arm was broken. He put the patient's arm in a cast. 187: The boy filled the bucket with sand. What was the CAUSE of this? He was collecting seashells in the sand. He was building a sand castle. 188: The woman upgraded her computer hardware. What happened as a RESULT? She deleted old files on the computer. She installed new software on the computer. 189: The girl performed in a dance recital. What happened as a RESULT? Her parents showed her how to dance. Her parents came to watch the recital. 190: The baby was wailing in his crib. What happened as a RESULT? The mother picked up the baby. The baby crawled to the mother. 191: The woman had a religious awakening. What happened as a RESULT? She began going to church. She began travelling abroad. 192: The bureau drawers were cluttered. What happened as a RESULT? I threw away unnecessary contents. I locked the drawers shut. 193: The student flaunted his test grade to his classmates. What was the CAUSE of this? He received a perfect score. He feigned interest in the class. 194: The boy felt homesick. What was the CAUSE of this? He went away to camp. He bickered with his sister. 195: The rocket flew up into the sky. What was the CAUSE of this? The girl launched it. The girl designed it. 196: The boy murmured his reply to his mother. What happened as a RESULT? His mother told him to whisper. His mother told him to speak up. 197: My flight got delayed. What was the CAUSE of this? Tornadoes were sighted in the area. I was held up at airport security. 198: The smoke alarm went off. What was the CAUSE of this? I lit a candle. I burnt my dinner. 199: The vase broke. What happened as a RESULT? I stenciled it. I glued it back together. 200: The woman felt an electric shock. What was the CAUSE of this? She grabbed the doorknob. She pounded on the door. 201: The man had lipstick on his cheek. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman kissed him. The woman made him blush. 202: I jumped instinctively in fright. What was the CAUSE of this? I sensed someone approaching me from behind. I heard people chuckling in the adjacent room. 203: The gardener wanted his plants to flourish. What happened as a RESULT? He planted a variety of seeds. He put fertilizer in the soil. 204: A water pipe in the house burst. What was the CAUSE of this? The water was unsanitary. The pipe froze. 205: The waistband on my pants was loose. What happened as a RESULT? I put on a belt. I put on a hat. 206: The company lost money. What was the CAUSE of this? Its products received positive consumer reviews. Some of its products were manufactured defectively. 207: The tenants were evicted from the apartment. What was the CAUSE of this? They neglected to pay their rent. They got along with their landlord. 208: The man woke up with a toothache. What happened as a RESULT? He missed an appointment with the dentist. He made an appointment with the dentist. 209: The team lost the game. What was the CAUSE of this? Their best player was injured. Their coach pumped them up. 210: The parents forbade their children from watching the movie. What was the CAUSE of this? The movie was rated R. The movie was animated. 211: The woman deleted the email. What was the CAUSE of this? The sender tried to solicit money from her. The sender requested a response from her. 212: The police eliminated the woman from the list of suspects. What was the CAUSE of this? The police interrogated her. Her alibi checked out. 213: The climbers reached the peak of the mountain. What happened as a RESULT? They encountered an avalanche. They congratulated each other. 214: The vandals threw a rock at the window. What happened as a RESULT? The window cracked. The window fogged up. 215: The fortune teller's revelations were convincing. What happened as a RESULT? She received many returning customers. Many customers asked for refunds. 216: The woman's makeup smeared. What was the CAUSE of this? She brushed her hair. She wiped her eyes. 217: The company's profits started to level off. What happened as a RESULT? It increased its marketing efforts for new products. It moved its headquarters to a suburban location. 218: The student's answer on the exam was incorrect. What happened as a RESULT? The teacher added bonus points to the student's grade. The teacher subtracted points off the student's grade. 219: The girl wanted to demonstrate proper etiquette. What happened as a RESULT? She threw away her napkin after eating. She put her napkin on her lap before eating. 220: The detective flashed his badge to the police officer. What happened as a RESULT? The police officer confiscated the detective's badge. The police officer let the detective enter the crime scene. 221: The girl wanted to make her mother happy. What happened as a RESULT? The girl ate the cookies her mother baked. The girl picked a flower for her mother. 222: The toddler started crying. What happened as a RESULT? Her parents took away her toy. Her parents gave her a toy. 223: The stranger cried out to me in a foreign language. What happened as a RESULT? I stared blankly at him. I stopped to chat with him. 224: The man uncovered incriminating evidence against his enemy. What happened as a RESULT? The man avoided his enemy. The man blackmailed his enemy. 225: The girl pushed herself off the top of the slide. What happened as a RESULT? She glided down the slide. She crawled up the slide. 226: My jaw dropped open. What was the CAUSE of this? I was unhappy. I was shocked. 227: The child disobeyed her parents. What happened as a RESULT? Her parents hugged her. Her parents punished her. 228: The car looked filthy. What happened as a RESULT? The owner took it to the car wash. He owner took it in for a paint job. 229: My friend paid for my ticket. What happened as a RESULT? I sought a refund. I paid her back. 230: The woman was wrongly convicted for the crime. What was the CAUSE of this? The jury was fair. She was framed. 231: The girl applied the scissors to the paper. What happened as a RESULT? The paper sliced apart. The paper crinkled. 232: The woman visited her family. What was the CAUSE of this? She distrusted them. She missed them. 233: I burst into a fit of laughter. What happened as a RESULT? My teeth began to chatter. My eyes welled up with tears. 234: The school principal implemented a dress code. What happened as a RESULT? Students protested the decision. Students were expelled from school. 235: The balloon expanded. What was the CAUSE of this? I blew into it. I pricked it. 236: I wanted to lighten the mood of the conversation. What happened as a RESULT? I remained quiet. I told a joke. 237: The man broke his toe. What was the CAUSE of this? He got a hole in his sock. He dropped a hammer on his foot. 238: The man had an attack of conscience. What happened as a RESULT? He manipulated his friend. He admitted his indiscretion. 239: A fistfight broke out in the hall of the school. What happened as a RESULT? The principal suspended the students involved. The principal called off classes for the day. 240: The photo albums collected dust in the attic. What was the CAUSE of this? They remained untouched for years. The family reminisced over the photos. 241: I got distracted from my conversation with the woman. What was the CAUSE of this? Everyone in the room was talking. The woman was telling a funny story. 242: I put coins in the washing machine at the laundromat. What happened as a RESULT? The machine powered on. I ran out of laundry detergent. 243: The family postponed the barbeque. What was the CAUSE of this? The forecast called for storms. It was a holiday weekend. 244: Air leaked out of the beach ball. What was the CAUSE of this? It was inflated. There was a hole in it. 245: Our group's conversation gradually lulled to silence. What happened as a RESULT? I felt awkward. I became enraged. 246: I clenched the candy wrapper in my fist. What happened as a RESULT? The wrapper crinkled. The wrapper ripped. 247: The woman pressed down on the piano key. What happened as a RESULT? A sound played. The key got stuck. 248: The girl met her favorite actor. What happened as a RESULT? She went to see his new film. She asked him for his autograph. 249: The vehicles travelled slowly. What was the CAUSE of this? It was cloudy. It was foggy. 250: The chandelier shattered on the floor. What was the CAUSE of this? The chandelier dropped from the ceiling. The chandelier's lights flickered on and off. 251: The cat purred. What was the CAUSE of this? It scratched me. I petted it. 252: The boy pushed his sister. What happened as a RESULT? His sister tattled on him. They played hide and seek. 253: The man gained weight. What happened as a RESULT? He got his suit altered. He got his shoes shined. 254: The clouds looked dark. What happened as a RESULT? I brought my laptop to work. I brought my umbrella to work. 255: The engine of the airplane was faulty. What happened as a RESULT? The airplane crashed. The pilot made an error. 256: Cars moved to the shoulder of the road. What was the CAUSE of this? The traffic light turned green. A screaming ambulance approached. 257: The boy lost hold of the bar of soap. What was the CAUSE of this? The bar was slippery. The bar emitted a fragrance. 258: The button on my shirt fell off. What happened as a RESULT? I sewed the button back on. I glued the button back on. 259: The celebrity wore sunglasses. What was the CAUSE of this? She wanted to thank her fans. She wanted to avoid recognition. 260: My grandmother passed away. What happened as a RESULT? My family held a funeral. My family held a reunion. 261: The police officer pulled over the celebrity. What happened as a RESULT? The celebrity offered the officer a bribe. The celebrity sued the police officer. 262: The man revealed personal information to the therapist. What was the CAUSE of this? He trusted the therapist. He disagreed with the therapist. 263: The man fell unconscious. What was the CAUSE of this? The assailant struck the man in the head. The assailant took the man's wallet. 264: I approached the man. What was the CAUSE of this? He looked busy. He looked familiar. 265: The leader received praise. What was the CAUSE of this? He fought poverty. He raised taxes. 266: The man read the cartoon in the newspaper. What happened as a RESULT? He sipped coffee. He chuckled. 267: My mailbox was overflowing with letters. What was the CAUSE of this? The lid on the mailbox broke. I went on vacation for two weeks. 268: The bananas ripened. What happened as a RESULT? We squeezed them. We ate them. 269: The chef pressed down on the dough. What happened as a RESULT? The dough crumbled. The dough flattened. 270: The clay hardened. What was the CAUSE of this? The potter rolled the clay into a ball. The potter put the clay in the oven. 271: My feet were blistered. What was the CAUSE of this? I went hiking. I went swimming. 272: The woman betrayed her friend. What happened as a RESULT? Her friend sent her a greeting card. Her friend cut off contact with her. 273: The man took notice of the woman. What was the CAUSE of this? He caught a whiff of her perfume. He had his back turned to her. 274: The woman and her boyfriend got into a fight. What happened as a RESULT? They stopped seeing each other. They planned a vacation together. 275: The bully stuck his foot out in front of his classmate. What happened as a RESULT? The bully picked up his classmate. The bully's classmate tripped. 276: The man wanted to get revenge on his enemy. What happened as a RESULT? The man framed his enemy for a crime. The man declared a truce with his enemy. 277: I drank a cup of coffee. What happened as a RESULT? My yawning ceased. I nodded off to sleep. 278: The woman was mistaken for her sister. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman was close with her sister. The woman looked like her sister. 279: The man made an error in his calculations. What was the CAUSE of this? He checked his work. His work was hasty. 280: The woman's eyeglasses fogged up. What was the CAUSE of this? She reclined by the pool. She entered the sauna. 281: The shopper wondered about the cost of the item. What happened as a RESULT? He checked its price tag. He decided to buy it. 282: The host of the trivia show called on the contestant for an answer. What was the CAUSE of this? The contestant was in the lead. The contestant rang the buzzer. 283: The boy was afraid to go to bed. What was the CAUSE of this? He turned on his nightlight. He watched a horror movie. 284: The woman wanted to be a doctor. What happened as a RESULT? She visited the hospital. She went to medical school. 285: The boy found the television show boring. What happened as a RESULT? He recorded it. He shut it off. 286: My daughter suffered an allergy attack. What happened as a RESULT? I encouraged her to take deep breaths. I took her to the emergency room. 287: The boy had trouble buttoning his shirt. What happened as a RESULT? He refused to wear the shirt. He asked his mother for help. 288: I spit out my chewing gum. What was the CAUSE of this? I blew a bubble with the gum. The gum lost its flavor. 289: The boy painted a picture for his mother. What happened as a RESULT? His mother hung the picture on the wall. His mother sold the picture to a gallery. 290: The competition ended. What happened as a RESULT? The teams got pumped up. The teams shook hands. 291: The girl politely declined the hamburger. What was the CAUSE of this? She was a vegetarian. She liked fast food. 292: I scrubbed the stain on the floor. What happened as a RESULT? I got rid of the stain. I got dirt on the floor. 293: The documents contained important information. What happened as a RESULT? I paper clipped them together. I kept them in a secure place. 294: The egg splattered. What was the CAUSE of this? I dropped it. I boiled it. 295: The girl pushed her friend. What happened as a RESULT? Her friend choked. Her friend fell over. 296: A group of teenagers crashed the party. What happened as a RESULT? The host of the party kicked them out. The host of the party invited them in. 297: The man took a shower. What was the CAUSE of this? He was sweaty from working out. He opened a new bar of soap. 298: The screen on the laptop went black. What was the CAUSE of this? The laptop's warranty expired. The laptop's battery died. 299: The book became a huge bestseller. What happened as a RESULT? It was adapted into a movie. The author faded into obscurity. 300: The man felt thankful to be alive. What was the CAUSE of this? He was cured of cancer. His wife was diagnosed with cancer. 301: The woman wrote a check to the gas company. What was the CAUSE of this? She preferred paying by cash. She received her monthly bill. 302: The woman felt reluctant to switch careers. What was the CAUSE of this? She made a lot of money in her current occupation. She endured a lot of stress in her current occupation. 303: The woman filed a restraining order against the man. What was the CAUSE of this? The man called her. The man stalked her. 304: The ocean tide was dangerous. What happened as a RESULT? The swimmers put on more sunscreen. The swimmers returned towards the shore. 305: The woman refused a second beer. What was the CAUSE of this? She was the designated driver for the night. She was familiar with the bartender. 306: I ran out of breath. What was the CAUSE of this? I climbed several flights of stairs. I read several chapters of the book. 307: The woman was deemed mentally ill. What happened as a RESULT? She was sent to a psychiatric institution. She sought a career as a psychiatrist. 308: The sun emerged from the clouds. What happened as a RESULT? The woman glanced at her watch. The woman took her sweater off. 309: The football coach lost his voice after the game. What was the CAUSE of this? He yelled whenever a player fumbled the ball. He whistled whenever a player scored a touchdown. 310: The woman complimented the man. What happened as a RESULT? He sneezed. He blushed. 311: I applied pressure to the cut on my arm. What happened as a RESULT? It healed. It stopped bleeding. 312: The woman had an infection. What happened as a RESULT? She took antibiotics. She washed her hands. 313: The woman was summoned for jury duty. What happened as a RESULT? She contacted her lawyer. She cancelled her appointments. 314: The woman fanned herself with her hand. What was the CAUSE of this? She installed the air conditioner in the room. The air conditioner in the room broke. 315: The doctors amputated the patient's leg. What was the CAUSE of this? It was badly bruised. It was severely infected. 316: The girl stared at herself in the mirror. What was the CAUSE of this? She felt self-conscious. The mirror was smudged. 317: The man was bitten by mosquitoes. What was the CAUSE of this? He went camping in the woods. He fell asleep on his couch. 318: The woman presented her brother with a gift. What happened as a RESULT? Her brother refused to accept the gift. Her brother unwrapped the gift. 319: The administrator cleared her throat. What happened as a RESULT? The meeting was postponed. The meeting commenced. 320: The children ran through the sprinkler. What was the CAUSE of this? They ate popsicles. They were hot. 321: The man needed coins to fill the parking meter. What happened as a RESULT? He searched under his car seats for loose change. He begged people on the street for loose change. 322: The customer thought the souvenir was overpriced. What happened as a RESULT? The vender sold it to him. He bargained with the vendor. 323: The scientist gained recognition. What was the CAUSE of this? She discovered a new species. She received tenure at the university. 324: The car stopped at the crosswalk. What happened as a RESULT? The pedestrian crossed the road. The pedestrian waited on the sidewalk. 325: The boy giggled uncontrollably. What was the CAUSE of this? His brother tickled him. His brother kicked him. 326: My knees buckled on the stairs. What happened as a RESULT? I caught myself on the railing. The railing came loose from the wall. 327: I went to bed. What was the CAUSE of this? It was a clear night. It was late. 328: My friend was recovering from surgery. What happened as a RESULT? I dropped her off at the hospital. I brought her a card and flowers. 329: The DJ turned the music on. What happened as a RESULT? People left the party. People began to dance. 330: The security guard replayed the surveillance footage. What was the CAUSE of this? The surveillance camera was out of focus. He noticed some suspicious activity. 331: I lingered in bed upon awakening. What was the CAUSE of this? I was hungry. It was Saturday. 332: The man lifted the heavy box. What happened as a RESULT? He put out his back. He scratched his back. 333: The woman's purse was missing. What was the CAUSE of this? It contained a lot of junk. She left it unsupervised. 334: The woman suffered amnesia. What was the CAUSE of this? She had an allergic reaction. She got into a car accident. 335: I needed to get cash. What happened as a RESULT? I went to the bank. I bought a wallet. 336: The rider fell to the ground. What was the CAUSE of this? The bull bucked the rider. The bull chased the rider. 337: The boy wanted to be muscular. What happened as a RESULT? He lifted weights. He played computer games. 338: The scientist conducted an experiment. What happened as a RESULT? She validated her theory. She fabricated her data. 339: The milk stayed cold. What was the CAUSE of this? It was pasteurized. I stored it in the refrigerator. 340: The fussy baby calmed down. What was the CAUSE of this? The parents shook a rattle in front of the baby. The parents picked out a name for the baby. 341: I put ice cubes in the hot soup. What happened as a RESULT? The soup cooled down. The soup became thick. 342: The girl shared her lunch with her friend. What was the CAUSE of this? Her friend forgot to bring his lunch. Her friend sat next to her at lunch. 343: The police closed the investigation. What was the CAUSE of this? They apprehended the suspect. The victim recovered. 344: The rain subsided. What happened as a RESULT? I went for a walk. I browsed the internet. 345: The cup of tea was scalding hot. What happened as a RESULT? I blew on it. I poured it out. 346: The photograph faded. What was the CAUSE of this? It was fake. It was old. 347: The boy got a black eye. What was the CAUSE of this? The bully mocked the boy. The bully punched the boy. 348: I misplaced my wallet. What happened as a RESULT? I retrieved my phone. I retraced my steps. 349: The hunter ran out of ammunition. What happened as a RESULT? He reloaded the gun. He aimed at the deer. 350: Marine life diminished. What was the CAUSE of this? Boats sailed through the ocean. Oil spilled into the ocean. 351: I ran the ice cube under warm water. What happened as a RESULT? The ice cube stuck to my fingers. The ice cube vanished. 352: The customer came into the boutique. What was the CAUSE of this? She left her wallet at home. The window display caught her eye. 353: The man drank water with his meal. What was the CAUSE of this? His meal was cold. His meal was spicy. 354: The woman stayed away from public places. What was the CAUSE of this? She was contagious. She was intoxicated. 355: The putrid odor filled the room. What happened as a RESULT? I clamped my hand over my nose. I put the rubber gloves on. 356: The employee missed work. What was the CAUSE of this? Her family got in touch with her. There was a death in her family. 357: The magnet attracted the paperclip. What happened as a RESULT? The paperclip dropped from the magnet. The paperclip stuck to the magnet. 358: The gardener pulled the weeds. What happened as a RESULT? The weeds came out of the soil. The weeds produced seeds. 359: We ordered a pizza. What happened as a RESULT? The pizza was delivered. The pizza got cold. 360: The teenager grew taller than his father. What was the CAUSE of this? He went through a growth spurt. He joined the basketball team. 361: The patient underwent the risky medical procedure. What was the CAUSE of this? The procedure was costly. Specialists recommended the procedure. 362: The man caught his shirtsleeve on the rungs of the fence. What happened as a RESULT? He hopped the fence. The sleeve ripped. 363: The investigators deemed the man's death a suicide. What was the CAUSE of this? He left a note. He had children. 364: The computer crashed. What was the CAUSE of this? I backed up my files. I downloaded a virus. 365: The girl's mouth ached. What was the CAUSE of this? She lost a tooth. She swallowed her gum. 366: The room was dim. What happened as a RESULT? I opened the blinds. I washed the windows. 367: The father put his daughter in her stroller. What was the CAUSE of this? She learned to walk. He was tired of carrying her. 368: The spy discovered the enemy's location. What was the CAUSE of this? The spy bugged the enemy's phone. The spy was hired by the government. 369: The glasses on the table spilled. What was the CAUSE of this? The child drew on the table. The child yanked the tablecloth. 370: The water in the teapot started to boil. What happened as a RESULT? The teapot cooled. The teapot whistled. 371: The city re-elected the mayor. What was the CAUSE of this? The city cut its budget. The mayor fulfilled his promises. 372: The woman exaggerated the details of the story. What was the CAUSE of this? She wanted attention. She felt shy. 373: The woman hit a midlife crisis. What happened as a RESULT? She retired. She went sky diving. 374: The man went into denial about the tragedy. What happened as a RESULT? He got over it easily. He refused to talk about it. 375: The man grieved. What was the CAUSE of this? His wife criticized him. His mother passed away. 376: The girl had a phobia of dogs. What was the CAUSE of this? She rescued an abandoned dog. She was bitten by a dog. 377: I made a resolution to eat a healthy diet. What happened as a RESULT? I attended a yoga class. I bought fruits and vegetables. 378: The patient went into a coma. What was the CAUSE of this? He suffered emotional trauma. He suffered brain damage. 379: The friends' dinnertime conversation turned to politics. What happened as a RESULT? The conversation quieted down. A debate erupted. 380: The woman spotted her friend from across the room. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman waved. The woman escaped. 381: The mother needed help looking after her children. What happened as a RESULT? She sent the children to daycare. She gave up custody of the children. 382: The driver honked her horn. What was the CAUSE of this? Another car swerved into her lane. She made a right turn at the light. 383: The man wanted to save money. What happened as a RESULT? He withdrew money from his savings account. He cut back on making frivolous purchases. 384: I put shoes on. What was the CAUSE of this? The floor contained broken glass. The paint on the walls was wet. 385: The librarian located the book in the stacks. What was the CAUSE of this? I requested the librarian's help. The book was checked out. 386: The mother became eye level with her son. What was the CAUSE of this? She squatted down. She held his hand. 387: I packed up my belongings. What was the CAUSE of this? I was hunting for a new apartment. I was moving out of my apartment. 388: The boy mimicked his older brother. What was the CAUSE of this? The boy looked up to his older brother. The boy wrestled with his older brother. 389: The girl desired her parent's approval. What happened as a RESULT? She ran away from home. She obeyed her parent's rules. 390: The truck crashed into the motorcycle on the bridge. What happened as a RESULT? The motorcyclist died. The bridge collapsed. 391: The retail shop shut down. What was the CAUSE of this? Its sales were lagging. It renewed its lease. 392: The swimmer won the race. What happened as a RESULT? She received a gold medal. Her team lost the meet. 393: Air pollution in the city worsened. What was the CAUSE of this? Factories increased their production. Factories shut down. 394: The mother scolded her daughter. What was the CAUSE of this? Her daughter burped at the kitchen table. Her daughter set the kitchen table. 395: I excused myself from the group. What was the CAUSE of this? I turned off my phone. My phone rang. 396: The skier slipped on the slope. What was the CAUSE of this? She dropped her ski poles. She hit a patch of ice. 397: The print on the brochure was tiny. What happened as a RESULT? The man put his glasses on. The man retrieved a pen from his pocket. 398: I flipped the light switch up and down. What happened as a RESULT? The light faded. The light flickered. 399: The man's watch was broken. What happened as a RESULT? He waited at the bus stop. He asked a stranger for the time. 400: The soldiers were concealed in the brush. What was the CAUSE of this? They were armed with rifles. They wore camouflage uniforms. 401: The man turned on the faucet. What happened as a RESULT? The toilet filled with water. Water flowed from the spout. 402: The girl found a bug in her cereal. What happened as a RESULT? She poured milk in the bowl. She lost her appetite. 403: The woman retired. What happened as a RESULT? She received her pension. She paid off her mortgage. 404: I wanted to conserve energy. What happened as a RESULT? I swept the floor in the unoccupied room. I shut off the light in the unoccupied room. 405: The hamburger meat browned. What was the CAUSE of this? The cook froze it. The cook grilled it. 406: I doubted the salesman's pitch. What happened as a RESULT? I turned his offer down. He persuaded me to buy the product. 407: I decided to stay home for the night. What was the CAUSE of this? The forecast called for storms. My friends urged me to go out. 408: My eyes became red and puffy. What was the CAUSE of this? I was sobbing. I was laughing. 409: The flame on the candle went out. What was the CAUSE of this? I blew on the wick. I put a match to the wick. 410: The man drank heavily at the party. What happened as a RESULT? He had a headache the next day. He had a runny nose the next day. 411: The bowling ball knocked over the bowling pins. What was the CAUSE of this? The man rolled the bowling ball down the alley. The man dropped the bowling ball on his foot. 412: The community learned of the man's death. What was the CAUSE of this? His family buried him in the cemetery. His obituary appeared in the newspaper. 413: My computer crashed. What happened as a RESULT? I installed new speakers. I lost all my data. 414: The woman resigned from her job. What was the CAUSE of this? She aspired to hold an executive position in the firm. She believed her superiors were acting unethically. 415: The player caught the ball. What was the CAUSE of this? Her teammate threw it to her. Her opponent tried to intercept it. 416: The judge pounded the gavel. What was the CAUSE of this? The courtroom broke into uproar. The jury announced its verdict. 417: The woman banished the children from her property. What was the CAUSE of this? The children hit a ball into her yard. The children trampled through her garden. 418: The kidnappers released the hostage. What was the CAUSE of this? They accepted ransom money. They escaped from jail. 419: The cook's eyes watered. What was the CAUSE of this? He ran out of onions. He cut an onion. 420: The woman ran her finger under cold water. What was the CAUSE of this? She burned her finger on the toaster. She put a diamond ring on her finger. 421: The student misspelled the word. What happened as a RESULT? The teacher corrected her. The teacher dismissed her. 422: I regained composure from my fit of anger. What was the CAUSE of this? My heart pounded. I took deep breaths. 423: I put my hands under the running faucet. What happened as a RESULT? The soap rinsed off my hands. The water splashed in my face. 424: The man dressed in his best suit. What was the CAUSE of this? He scheduled a meeting with an important client. His wife bought him a new tie. 425: The man confessed his love for the woman. What happened as a RESULT? The woman rejected him. The woman envied him. 426: The driver got a flat tire. What was the CAUSE of this? He went over the speed limit. He ran over a nail. 427: My view of the movie screen was blocked. What was the CAUSE of this? The couple behind me was whispering. A tall person was sitting in front of me. 428: The driver turned on the car's headlights. What was the CAUSE of this? He heard thunder. The sun went down. 429: The girl refused to eat her vegetables. What happened as a RESULT? Her father told her to drink her milk. Her father took away her dessert. 430: The woman covered her mouth with her hand. What was the CAUSE of this? She exhaled. She sneezed. 431: The secretary put the caller on hold. What happened as a RESULT? The caller's phone lost reception. The caller waited on the line. 432: The woman walked with crutches. What was the CAUSE of this? She shaved her legs. She broke her leg. 433: I coughed. What was the CAUSE of this? I inhaled smoke. I lowered my voice. 434: The clock chimed. What was the CAUSE of this? It was the top of the hour. The hour seemed to drag on. 435: The chef hit the egg on the side of the bowl. What happened as a RESULT? The egg cracked. The egg rotted. 436: The police searched the offender's car. What was the CAUSE of this? They were trying to elicit a confession. They were looking for illegal drugs. 437: The couple travelled south for the winter. What was the CAUSE of this? They were retired. They were separated. 438: The man felt obligated to attend the event. What was the CAUSE of this? He turned down his friend's invitation to go. He promised his friend that he would go. 439: The bride got cold feet before the wedding. What happened as a RESULT? The wedding guests brought gifts. She called the wedding off. 440: The man grew old. What happened as a RESULT? His hair turned gray. He sold his belongings. 441: The friends decided to share the hamburger. What happened as a RESULT? They cut the hamburger in half. They ordered fries with the hamburger. 442: I twisted the cap off the soda bottle. What happened as a RESULT? The soda fizzed. The soda leaked out. 443: The pair of students came under scrutiny by the teacher. What was the CAUSE of this? The students both received excellent grades. Their responses on the assignment were identical. 444: The student was in a rush to get to school on time. What happened as a RESULT? He left his assignment at home. He brought his lunch to school. 445: The journalist wrote a biography about the humanitarian's life. What was the CAUSE of this? The humanitarian was difficult for the journalist to interview. The journalist was intrigued by the humanitarian's work. 446: The man defied the authorities of the church. What happened as a RESULT? He donated money to the church. He was excommunicated from the church. 447: The woman's hair fell in her face. What happened as a RESULT? She pulled her hair back with a clip. She lathered shampoo into her hair. 448: The ring on my finger got stuck. What was the CAUSE of this? My finger swelled. I chipped my fingernail. 449: I pulled the rubber band. What happened as a RESULT? It flung across the room. It stretched. 450: I pressed my hand into the wet cement. What happened as a RESULT? My handprint dried in the cement. Cracks emerged in the cement. 451: My skin broke out into a rash. What was the CAUSE of this? I brushed against poison ivy in my yard. I eradicated the poison ivy from my yard. 452: My subscription to the magazine expired. What happened as a RESULT? I discarded the new issue. I stopped receiving new issues. 453: The detective revealed an anomaly in the case. What happened as a RESULT? He finalized his theory. He scrapped his theory. 454: The boy threw a temper tantrum. What was the CAUSE of this? His brother took his toys from him. He shared his toys with his brother. 455: The child learned how to read. What was the CAUSE of this? He began attending school. He skipped a grade in school. 456: The boy skipped dinner. What was the CAUSE of this? His mother cooked his favorite meal. He ate a big lunch. 457: The woman lavished her friend with flattery. What was the CAUSE of this? She wanted to ask her friend for a favor. She was irritated with her friend's whining. 458: The key was missing from my pants pocket. What was the CAUSE of this? The pocket had a hole. The pants were new. 459: The man fainted. What was the CAUSE of this? He took a nap. He ran a marathon. 460: The man lost the competition. What was the CAUSE of this? The competition was sabotaged. He intimidated his competitors. 461: The mother called an ambulance. What was the CAUSE of this? Her son lost his cat. Her son fell out of his bed. 462: The driver slammed on his brakes. What was the CAUSE of this? A deer appeared on the road. The car radio shut off. 463: The lock opened. What was the CAUSE of this? I turned the key in the lock. I made a duplicate of the key. 464: I put rubber gloves on. What was the CAUSE of this? I was preparing to wash my hands. I was preparing to clean the bathroom. 465: The animal species became endangered. What was the CAUSE of this? Their habitat was destroyed. Their predators went extinct. 466: The man perceived that the woman looked different. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman got her hair cut. The woman wore a bracelet. 467: The student forgot to do her assignment. What happened as a RESULT? She made up an excuse to tell the teacher. The teacher promoted her to the next grade. 468: The dog barked. What was the CAUSE of this? The cat lounged on the couch. A knock sounded at the door. 469: Plans were announced to replace a local park with a shopping mall. What happened as a RESULT? Environmentalists started a petition. Environmentalists produced a documentary. 470: The couple was happy to see each other. What happened as a RESULT? They kissed. They rested. 471: The woman asked the man to leave. What was the CAUSE of this? He insulted her. He thanked her. 472: The tree branch landed in the river. What happened as a RESULT? The branch moved downstream. The river's current became stronger. 473: The teacher assigned homework to the students. What happened as a RESULT? The students passed notes. The students groaned. 474: The seasons changed from summer to autumn. What happened as a RESULT? People evacuated their homes. Leaves fell from the trees. 475: The politician was convicted of fraud. What happened as a RESULT? He campaigned for re-election. He was removed from office. 476: I pushed the wagon. What happened as a RESULT? The objects in the wagon fell out. The wagon wheels spun forward. 477: The lobbyist persuaded the legislature to support the bill. What happened as a RESULT? The president vetoed the bill. The legislature passed the bill. 478: My closet was messy. What happened as a RESULT? I organized it. I decorated it. 479: I stayed up late. What happened as a RESULT? I had vivid dreams that night. I was tired in the morning. 480: The man's pocket jingled as he walked. What was the CAUSE of this? His pocket was filled with coins. He sewed the hole in his pocket. 481: Everyone in the class turned to stare at the student. What was the CAUSE of this? The student's phone rang. The student took notes. 482: The horse bucked. What was the CAUSE of this? A fly bit the horse. The rider stroked the horse. 483: The jewelry thieves were caught. What happened as a RESULT? The stolen jewelry was returned to its owners. The cost of the stolen jewelry was calculated. 484: Political violence broke out in the nation. What happened as a RESULT? Many citizens relocated to the capitol. Many citizens took refuge in other territories. 485: The woman was arrested. What was the CAUSE of this? She checked into rehab. She committed assault. 486: The woman read the newspaper. What happened as a RESULT? She discovered the outcome of the election. She casted a vote in the election. 487: The sick child coughed on his friend. What happened as a RESULT? His friend got sick. His friend sneezed. 488: The couple got engaged. What happened as a RESULT? They planned a wedding. They took some time apart. 489: The woman contacted the real estate agent. What was the CAUSE of this? The woman planned to buy a condo. The woman needed to clean her house. 490: The man won the lottery. What happened as a RESULT? He became rich. He owed money. 491: I lit the candle. What happened as a RESULT? Wax dripped off the candle. The wax on the candle hardened. 492: I spent the day at the pool. What happened as a RESULT? I sprained my ankle. My face got sunburned. 493: The man received a parking ticket. What was the CAUSE of this? He parallel parked on the street. The parking meter expired. 494: The woman became famous. What happened as a RESULT? Photographers followed her. Her family avoided her. 495: The girl wanted to wear earrings. What happened as a RESULT? She got her ears pierced. She got a tattoo. 496: My ears were ringing. What was the CAUSE of this? I went to a museum. I went to a concert. 497: I tidied up my house. What was the CAUSE of this? I was swamped with work. I was expecting company. 498: The airline mishandled my luggage. What happened as a RESULT? They offered me compensation. They cancelled my flight. 499: The computer was expensive to fix. What happened as a RESULT? I got it repaired. I bought a new one. 500: The woman was in a bad mood. What happened as a RESULT? She engaged in small talk with her friend. She told her friend to leave her alone.