instruction:
In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions and basic human drives of the participants in that sentence. Does any of these states of mind/feelings motivate the participant to do what happens in that sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Motivates> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the motivation sentence, you must choose a verb from :feel(s), want(s) or like(s). There will always be some motivation in the given story.
question:
story: Sam wasn't a good basketball player. For one game they let him in. It was in the last five minutes. Sam's team was already winning by a lot. Sam was lucky and got a last minute shot in.
 selected sentence: Sam's team was already winning by a lot.
answer:
Sam's team like(s) competition >Motivates> Sam's team was winning the game 


question:
story: I wanted to learn how to fly. I prayed I would wake up with a pair of wings. I wanted to fly away from that place and never be found. I knew it wasn't possible. Still, I dreamed of the day I could escape.
 selected sentence: I wanted to learn how to fly.
answer:
I like(s) flying >Motivates> I want to learn to fly


question:
story: Gus attempted to tie his shoes. He gave a final pull and the laces did not get taunt. He looked at his work to understand what happened. Gus undid his laced and gave it another try. He pulled again and the laces got taunt.
 selected sentence: Gus undid his laced and gave it another try.
answer:

Gus want(s) to try again >Motivates> Gus tries again


