Identify Two Causes
Tim and Maureen O'Brian rushed to the hospital.
Someone they know was injured or sick.
Maureen was going to have a baby.
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Lester fell down the stairs.
His shoes were untied and he tripped.
He was looking at his cell phone and not paying attention.
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What could happen if someone won tickets to a concert?
They could go to the concert for free.
They could give their tickets away.
What could happen if someone had an argument with their best friend?
They could get over it and make up.
They could stay mad and not be friends anymore.
My best friend wants me to take art class with her next year. She was in art this year and says the teacher is really nice. I'm not interested in art. I was planning on taking choir instead.
What can I do?
I could take the class I'm interested in and do other things together with my best friend.
Jack arrived at school with wet sneakers.
It was raining outside.
He stepped in a puddle on his way to school.
The sprinkler went on when he was walking across his yard.
Or another idea...
Chloe was driving along Route 66 when she stopped her car.
The car in front of her stopped (heavy traffic).
There was a deer in the middle of the highway.
Road conditions were too bad to keep driving.
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What could happen if someone forgot to let the cat in at night?
The cat could run away or get lost.
The cat could wait by the door all night.
What could happen if someone forgot to wear their bike helmet?
Nothing.
They could fall or crash and suffer a head injury.
I really want a dog. My parents say I can't have one because I wouldn't take care of it. I've been around my friends' dogs a lot, and I know I would be good with one of my own. I don't know how to convince them to let me get a dog.
What can I do?
I could take care of my friends dog for a week to show my parents that I know everything that's involved in taking care of a dog.
Jessie looked at Whit and started to laugh.
Whit told a funny joke.
Whit was making a funny face.
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Samantha walked away from the table without eating her dinner.
She wasn't hungry.
She doesn't like the food.
She's too upset (sad/angry) to eat.
She was feeling sick
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What could happen if someone lost their wallet?
They might never get it back.
Someone could see their name/address (on ID) and return it to them.
What could happen if someone tried to ice skate without having ever done it?
They could find it difficult and fall a lot.
They could find it easy and skate very well.
I have three tests on Thursday. I really want to do well in all of my classes, but I just don't know how I can study for all three tests on the same day.
What can I do?
Create a study schedule starting one week before the test to have plenty of time to prepare for all three.
Set aside a separate day/time to focus on each test.
Unexpectedly, Herb had to drive to the supermarket.
They didn't have enough food to eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
They were missing an ingredient for a recipe.
They were having unexpected company.
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Spencer got up and turned off the TV.
His show ended.
It was time to go to bed/do homework/have dinner
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What could happen if someone parked illegally near a fire hydrant?
Nothing.
They could get a ticket and have to pay a fine.
What could happen if someone left their homework on the kitchen table?
They could lose points/get a zero for not handing it in on time.
They could ask someone to bring it in to school.
My best friend got a new haircut. She thinks it looks really good. Everyone at school is talking about her behind her back, saying that her new look is unattractive. I think she needs to know the truth, but I don't want to hurt her feelings.
What can I do?
I could tell her that the most important thing is that she is happy with the way she looks and that it doesn't matter if other people like it or not. I could emphasize that we don't all have the same opinions about hairstyles.
Toby glared at Carla when she entered the room.
He was annoyed with Carla.
He was mad at Carla.
She wasn't being nice to him.
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Kyle came home from the fair feeling ill.
He had motion sickness from the rides.
He had a stomach ache from eating too much food.
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What could happen if someone forgot to water their garden?
The plants could wilt or die.
What could happen if someone forgot to put their lock on their locker?
Nothing.
Someone could steal their things.
My best friend and I have been on the football team together since elementary school. This year we had team try outs, and he didn't make the team. He wants me to quit the team because he thinks the coach was being unfair. I want to be loyal to my friend, but I still want to play football.
What can I do?
I can continue to play football with the school team, but offer to play in an outside team with my friend.
I can encourage him to keep playing to increase his chances to make the team next year.