Part 1. Definition
In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the events that happen before that sentence, or are likely to have happened before it. Does any of them directly cause it, or simply make it possible? You should write your answer in the form " A >causes/enables> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible.
Part 2. Example
story: It was bedtime at our house. Two of the three kids hit the pillow and fall asleep. The third is a trouble maker. For two hours he continues to get out of bed and want to play. Finally he becomes tired and falls asleep.
 selected sentence: Finally he becomes tired and falls asleep.
Answer: A kid wants to play before sleep >Causes/Enables> A kid eventually falls asleep
Explanation: The selected sentence is about a kid falling sleep, the answer correctly identifices an event causing the sentence to happen.
Part 3. Exercise
story: The cat was looking for a place to take a nap. It specifically wanted some place warm. It tried the TV, but it was too loud. It tried the couch, but it was too cold. Finally it settled on a warm loaf of bread.
 selected sentence: It tried the TV, but it was too loud.
Answer:
The cat decides to try >Causes/Enables> The cat tries