TASK 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.
PROBLEM: story: Ellen gave birth to a baby girl. She didn't know what to name her. She bought a baby name book. Ellen read all of the names in the book. She found the perfect name to name her baby.
 selected sentence: She bought a baby name book.

SOLUTION: Ellen couldn't think of a name for her baby >Causes/Enables> Ellen bought a baby name book

PROBLEM: story: Cindy was very shy and didn't like going out much. Soon, staying in all the time became very lonely. She reached out to some friends who were similarly afflicted. They went out in a group, which was much easier. After a while, Cindy's shyness was no longer a problem.
 selected sentence: She reached out to some friends who were similarly afflicted.

SOLUTION: Cindy becomes lonely >Causes/Enables> Cindy reaches out to some friends

PROBLEM: story: Sam was on his way to work. There was an accident on the road. Sam was going to be late. He called in to let his boss know. The boss saw the news and understood.
 selected sentence: The boss saw the news and understood.

SOLUTION:
The boss sees the news >Causes/Enables> The boss understands

