TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: story: Andrea's dad asked her to get firewood. She went downstairs and then outside. In the back yard, there was a pile of wood. She grabbed a few logs. Then, she brought them inside.
 selected sentence: She grabbed a few logs.

SOLUTION: Andrea want(s) to grab >Motivates> Andrea grabs

PROBLEM: story: Laura's old cat had died when she was little. Laura's mom missed having a cat, and it was her mom's birthday. Laura's friend at school was moving, and had to give away her cat. Laura brought a carrier to school, brought the cat home, and hid it. That night, Laura surprised her mom with a cake and the new cat.
 selected sentence: That night, Laura surprised her mom with a cake and the new cat.

SOLUTION: Laura want(s) to surprise her >Motivates> Laura surprises her

PROBLEM: story: Dee was very excited. His parents were taking him on vacation. They told him the destination was a surprise. When the plane landed in Florida, he laughed. He knew now: they were going to Disneyland!
 selected sentence: When the plane landed in Florida, he laughed.

SOLUTION:
Dee feel(s) amused >Motivates> Dee laughs

