TASK DEFINITION: In this task, based on a given sentence, we ask you to write a question that involves "transient vs. stationary" events, i.e., the understanding of whether an event will change over time (transient event) not (stationary event). For example, the sentence "he was born in the U.S." contains a stationary event since it will last forever; however, "he is hungry" contains a transient event since it will remain true for a short period of time. Don't create questions which have explicit mentions of answers in the text. Instead, it has to be implied from what is given. In other words, we want you to use "instinct" or "common sense". Note that the written questions are not required to have a single correct answer.
PROBLEM: Sentence: The scout ship re-emerged from the hole - a brilliant speck emerging from a sphere of velvety blackness.

SOLUTION: Was the scout ship built before or after it re-emerged from the hole?

PROBLEM: Sentence: Then others were called on, and gave examples of their accomplishments in easy arithmetic and spelling.

SOLUTION: Were the others proud of their accomplishments after sharing them?

PROBLEM: Sentence: California was first to require smog checks for clean air, pass anti-tobacco initiatives and bike helmets laws.

SOLUTION:
Are the laws still followed in California?

