copa-test.xml

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  <item id="501" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The item was packaged in bubble wrap.</p>
    <a1>It was fragile.</a1>
    <a2>It was small.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="502" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I emptied my pockets.</p>
    <a1>I retrieved a ticket stub.</a1>
    <a2>I found a weapon.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="503" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>Termites invaded the house.</p>
    <a1>The termites disappeared from the house.</a1>
    <a2>The termites ate through the wood in the house.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="504" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The travelers reached the border.</p>
    <a1>The patrol agent checked their passports.</a1>
    <a2>The patrol agent accused them of smuggling.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="505" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The office was closed.</p>
    <a1>It was a holiday.</a1>
    <a2>It was summer.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="506" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl ran out of energy.</p>
    <a1>She played checkers.</a1>
    <a2>She jumped rope.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="507" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman lost her place in line.</p>
    <a1>More people entered the line.</a1>
    <a2>She stepped out of the line.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="508" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl pinched her nose.</p>
    <a1>The baby drooled on her bib.</a1>
    <a2>The baby soiled her diaper.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="509" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The band played their hit song.</p>
    <a1>The audience clapped along to the music.</a1>
    <a2>The audience politely listened in silence.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="510" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl wanted to thank her math teacher.</p>
    <a1>The girl stayed after school for detention.</a1>
    <a2>The girl brought the teacher an apple.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="511" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The young campers felt scared.</p>
    <a1>Their camp counselor told them a ghost story.</a1>
    <a2>They toasted marshmallows on the campfire.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="512" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man hit his head.</p>
    <a1>He got lost in thought.</a1>
    <a2>He got a concussion.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="513" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The check I wrote bounced.</p>
    <a1>My bank account was empty.</a1>
    <a2>I earned a pay raise.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="514" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's email inbox was full of spam.</p>
    <a1>He deleted the spam.</a1>
    <a2>He sent out a mass email.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="515" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The sailor was quarantined.</p>
    <a1>He was exposed to the disease.</a1>
    <a2>He recovered from the disease.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="516" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl memorized the code.</p>
    <a1>She recited it to herself.</a1>
    <a2>She forgot to write it down.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="517" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I poured the water into the glass.</p>
    <a1>The water quenched my thirst.</a1>
    <a2>The glass became full.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="518" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man remained silent when his friend finishing speaking.</p>
    <a1>He wanted to offer his friend support.</a1>
    <a2>He was thinking about his friend's words.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="519" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The accident was my fault.</p>
    <a1>I felt guilty.</a1>
    <a2>I pressed charges.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="520" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The chain came apart.</p>
    <a1>The chain was wrapped around a tire.</a1>
    <a2>There was a broken link in the chain.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="521" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The couple decided to compromise.</p>
    <a1>They grew tired of arguing.</a1>
    <a2>They avoided discussing the problem.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="522" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman decided to run for public office.</p>
    <a1>She hired a campaign manager.</a1>
    <a2>She testified in court.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="523" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man anticipated cold weather on his trip.</p>
    <a1>He packed warm clothing in his suitcase.</a1>
    <a2>He travelled with a big suitcase.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="524" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The student knew the answer to the question.</p>
    <a1>He raised his hand.</a1>
    <a2>He goofed off.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="525" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's eyes watered.</p>
    <a1>Dust got into his eyes.</a1>
    <a2>He put goggles over his eyes.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="526" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The player won five games in a row.</p>
    <a1>Her opponent accused her of cheating.</a1>
    <a2>Her opponent felt sorry for her.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="527" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The teacher tore up the student's exam.</p>
    <a1>He caught the student cheating.</a1>
    <a2>The student's answers were incorrect.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="528" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I paused to stop talking.</p>
    <a1>I lost my voice.</a1>
    <a2>I ran out of breath.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="529" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The frozen food thawed.</p>
    <a1>I put it in the microwave.</a1>
    <a2>I covered it with plastic wrap.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="530" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The employee faked sick.</p>
    <a1>He had stomach cramps.</a1>
    <a2>He wanted a day off.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="531" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl landed in the pool.</p>
    <a1>She ran on the pool deck.</a1>
    <a2>She jumped off the diving board.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="532" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The movie tickets sold out.</p>
    <a1>It was opening day for the movie.</a1>
    <a2>The movie received poor reviews.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="533" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man lost weight.</p>
    <a1>People isolated him.</a1>
    <a2>People complimented him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="534" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl's hands became blistered.</p>
    <a1>She typed up a letter.</a1>
    <a2>She climbed up a rope.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="535" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The circus performer juggled while riding a unicycle.</p>
    <a1>The audience cheered in astonishment.</a1>
    <a2>The acrobat swung from a trapeze.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="536" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I lost my patience.</p>
    <a1>My friend kept me waiting.</a1>
    <a2>My friend arrived on time.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="537" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The warring countries wanted peace.</p>
    <a1>They developed nuclear weapons.</a1>
    <a2>They negotiated a treaty.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="538" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man took sleeping medication.</p>
    <a1>He became drowsy.</a1>
    <a2>He ran a fever.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="539" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman bumped into the sofa.</p>
    <a1>The leg of the sofa came loose.</a1>
    <a2>She bruised her knee.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="540" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy squeezed the balloon.</p>
    <a1>The balloon popped.</a1>
    <a2>The balloon flew away.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="541" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>They travelers checked into their hotel room.</p>
    <a1>They unpacked their suitcases.</a1>
    <a2>They went to the airport.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="542" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I bit into the peach.</p>
    <a1>The peach bruised.</a1>
    <a2>Juice spilled out.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="543" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My hands became sticky.</p>
    <a1>I ate a doughnut.</a1>
    <a2>I had a sweet tooth.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="544" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I pushed the door.</p>
    <a1>The door opened.</a1>
    <a2>The door locked.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="545" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>Activists boycotted the products.</p>
    <a1>The products were tested for quality assurance.</a1>
    <a2>The products were manufactured through child labor.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="546" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I drilled a hole in the wall.</p>
    <a1>A mouse crawled out of the hole.</a1>
    <a2>Dust blew out of the hole.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="547" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman felt envious of her sister.</p>
    <a1>Her sister was happy.</a1>
    <a2>Her sister got divorced.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="548" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I spilled wine on my shirt.</p>
    <a1>I put on an apron.</a1>
    <a2>I changed my shirt.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="549" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The cashier opened the cash register.</p>
    <a1>The customer searched his wallet.</a1>
    <a2>The customer handed her money.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="550" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The street musician attracted a crowd.</p>
    <a1>People gave him change.</a1>
    <a2>He sent the crowd away.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="551" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The little boy cried to his babysitter.</p>
    <a1>He missed his parents.</a1>
    <a2>It was snack time.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="552" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The pilot's radar detected a storm.</p>
    <a1>The pilot navigated away from the storm.</a1>
    <a2>The pilot flew through the storm.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="553" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The tree shed its leaves.</p>
    <a1>The leaves turned colors.</a1>
    <a2>The leaves accumulated on the ground.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="554" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy was in a mischievous mood.</p>
    <a1>He decided to play a card game with his sister.</a1>
    <a2>He decided to play a practical joke on his sister.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="555" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The child complained that he had to go to the bathroom.</p>
    <a1>His father gave him a soda to drink.</a1>
    <a2>His father stopped the car at a gas station.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="556" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The child sprinkled fish food into the tank.</p>
    <a1>The fish leapt out of the tank.</a1>
    <a2>The fish swam towards the food.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="557" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman's political views changed.</p>
    <a1>She switched her party affiliation.</a1>
    <a2>She engaged in a protest.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="558" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The bathroom sink was clogged.</p>
    <a1>I turned on the faucet.</a1>
    <a2>I poured drain cleaner into it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="559" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The passengers got off the train.</p>
    <a1>The train arrived at the station.</a1>
    <a2>The train blared its whistle.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="560" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man pressed down on the moist flap of the envelope.</p>
    <a1>He put a stamp on the envelope.</a1>
    <a2>He sealed the envelope shut.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="561" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The friends lost touch.</p>
    <a1>They enjoyed each other's company.</a1>
    <a2>They moved to different cities.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="562" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The accountant mismanaged the company's funds.</p>
    <a1>She was fired from her position.</a1>
    <a2>She went on maternity leave.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="563" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I looked at the clock.</p>
    <a1>I heard the clock tick.</a1>
    <a2>I wanted to check the time.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="564" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My hand cramped up.</p>
    <a1>I wrote the essay by hand.</a1>
    <a2>My wife and I held hands.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="565" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The bolt tightened.</p>
    <a1>I replaced the bolt.</a1>
    <a2>I twisted the wrench.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="566" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The couple signed a lease for an apartment.</p>
    <a1>The couple moved into the apartment.</a1>
    <a2>The city condemned the apartment.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="567" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman sat outside on the porch.</p>
    <a1>She wanted to watch the sunset.</a1>
    <a2>She thought she saw lightning.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="568" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man wore a lifejacket in the water.</p>
    <a1>He couldn't swim.</a1>
    <a2>The water was shallow.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="569" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman made a typo in the word processor.</p>
    <a1>She deleted the document.</a1>
    <a2>She hit the backspace key.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="570" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl bragged to her friends.</p>
    <a1>She got a bad grade.</a1>
    <a2>She won a contest.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="571" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The lawn was muddy.</p>
    <a1>It poured overnight.</a1>
    <a2>It was full of weeds.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="572" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman overslept.</p>
    <a1>She stayed the night in a hotel.</a1>
    <a2>She forgot to set her alarm clock.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="573" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man put on sunscreen.</p>
    <a1>He sat in the shade.</a1>
    <a2>He went to the beach.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="574" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The researchers proved the theory.</p>
    <a1>The researchers retracted the theory.</a1>
    <a2>Individuals accepted the theory.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="575" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The fans at the game booed.</p>
    <a1>The game went into overtime.</a1>
    <a2>The referee made a bad call.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="576" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I entered my combination on the lock.</p>
    <a1>I shut the lock.</a1>
    <a2>The lock popped open.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="577" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The crowd intensified.</p>
    <a1>The father handed his son some money.</a1>
    <a2>The father grabbed his son's hand.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="578" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The snow was blocking the driveway.</p>
    <a1>I gathered the snow into a snowball.</a1>
    <a2>I shoveled the snow out of the way.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="579" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The kayakers paddled their oars.</p>
    <a1>The kayak reached the shore.</a1>
    <a2>The kayak hit a wave.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="580" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl lost control of her bike.</p>
    <a1>She let go of the handlebars.</a1>
    <a2>She crashed into a fence.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="581" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I turned on the fan.</p>
    <a1>Water sprinkled onto my skin.</a1>
    <a2>I felt cool air pass over me.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="582" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The surfers returned to the beach.</p>
    <a1>They were drenched.</a1>
    <a2>They saw a shark.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="583" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I pulled the drain plug in the bathtub.</p>
    <a1>The water drained out of the tub.</a1>
    <a2>The water splashed onto the floor.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="584" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The husband felt guilty about cheating on his wife.</p>
    <a1>He accused her of infidelity.</a1>
    <a2>He confessed his infidelity to her.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="585" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The ink on the poster smeared.</p>
    <a1>I waited for the ink to dry.</a1>
    <a2>I spilled water on the poster.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="586" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The child woke up screaming.</p>
    <a1>He had a nightmare.</a1>
    <a2>He wet the bed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="587" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy put his feet up on the table.</p>
    <a1>His father sat down at the table.</a1>
    <a2>His father lectured him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="588" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My friend turned his head in my direction.</p>
    <a1>I shouted his name.</a1>
    <a2>I waved my arms.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="589" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The government oppressed its citizens.</p>
    <a1>The citizens staged a revolt.</a1>
    <a2>The citizens registered to vote.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="590" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy was lost in the woods.</p>
    <a1>He pitched a tent.</a1>
    <a2>He screamed for help.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="591" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman travelled abroad.</p>
    <a1>She wanted to learn how to draw.</a1>
    <a2>She wanted to learn about other cultures.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="592" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man was jealous of his coworker.</p>
    <a1>His coworker got a promotion.</a1>
    <a2>His coworker worked late.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="593" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man witnessed aliens.</p>
    <a1>He was hallucinating.</a1>
    <a2>He was meditating.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="594" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's hair turned blonde.</p>
    <a1>He put bleach in it.</a1>
    <a2>He put shampoo in it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="595" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The artist created new work.</p>
    <a1>She critiqued her previous work.</a1>
    <a2>She felt a stroke of inspiration.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="596" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The son moved away from home.</p>
    <a1>He was discharged from the military.</a1>
    <a2>He was going to college.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="597" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>Books fell out of the bookcase.</p>
    <a1>The shelves were covered with dust.</a1>
    <a2>An earthquake shook the bookcase.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="598" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The electricity in my house shut off.</p>
    <a1>I turned on a light.</a1>
    <a2>I reset the circuit breaker.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="599" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>We rode the roller coaster.</p>
    <a1>It looked scary.</a1>
    <a2>It looked fun.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="600" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The bag of popcorn began to pop.</p>
    <a1>I poured butter into the bag.</a1>
    <a2>I heated it in the microwave.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="601" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>A tree fell on the power line.</p>
    <a1>The electricity in the neighborhood went out.</a1>
    <a2>The forecast predicted heavy winds.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="602" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The speaker made politically incorrect comments.</p>
    <a1>He bored the audience.</a1>
    <a2>He offended the audience.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="603" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I pricked myself with the pin.</p>
    <a1>A bead of sweat dripped from my face.</a1>
    <a2>A drop of blood formed on my finger.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="604" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The fish floated on the surface of the tank.</p>
    <a1>It was hungry.</a1>
    <a2>It was dead.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="605" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's voice sounded hoarse.</p>
    <a1>He had a cold.</a1>
    <a2>He quit smoking.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="606" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The elevator doors opened.</p>
    <a1>The elevator arrived at the designated floor.</a1>
    <a2>The elevator got stuck between floors.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="607" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The teenager snuck out of the house.</p>
    <a1>He lied to his parents.</a1>
    <a2>His parents grounded him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="608" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The bathroom flooded.</p>
    <a1>The toilet overflowed.</a1>
    <a2>The water heater broke.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="609" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The puppy stayed near its owner.</p>
    <a1>The owner put a collar on the puppy.</a1>
    <a2>The owner kept the puppy on a leash.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="610" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man caught his reflection.</p>
    <a1>He stood under the sprawling tree.</a1>
    <a2>He stood over the calm lake.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="611" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I missed my girlfriend's phone call.</p>
    <a1>I called her back.</a1>
    <a2>I met her for dinner.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="612" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The family searched the neighborhood.</p>
    <a1>Their dog ran away from home.</a1>
    <a2>Expensive jewelry was missing from their home.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="613" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I saw my breath when I exhaled.</p>
    <a1>The weather was chilly.</a1>
    <a2>My chest felt tight.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="614" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The employees formed a union.</p>
    <a1>They wanted better working conditions.</a1>
    <a2>Their employer raised their wages.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="615" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I baked an apple pie.</p>
    <a1>A rotting smell filled the kitchen.</a1>
    <a2>A warm aroma filled the kitchen.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="616" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman struggled to walk.</p>
    <a1>She wore high heels.</a1>
    <a2>She took off her shoes.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="617" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Steam rose off of the pot of water.</p>
    <a1>The water boiled.</a1>
    <a2>I covered the pot.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="618" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>All my socks were in the laundry.</p>
    <a1>I wore sandals.</a1>
    <a2>I wore boots.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="619" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The politician's argument was considered absurd.</p>
    <a1>He lost the support of voters.</a1>
    <a2>He was accused of corruption.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="620" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>Everyone disapproved of the couple's engagement.</p>
    <a1>The couple got pregnant.</a1>
    <a2>The couple eloped.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="621" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The building was dedicated to the millionaire.</p>
    <a1>The millionaire wanted the building torn down.</a1>
    <a2>The millionaire contributed the funds to build it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="622" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The sale associate accused the girl of stealing.</p>
    <a1>The sales associate saw the girl put merchandise in her purse.</a1>
    <a2>The sales associate helped the girl find the purse she liked.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="623" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The country declared war on the neighboring territory.</p>
    <a1>Soldiers were sent out to fight.</a1>
    <a2>Soldiers were reunited with their families.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="624" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The court upheld the controversial ruling.</p>
    <a1>A riot broke loose in front of the courthouse.</a1>
    <a2>A couple exchanged vows in front of the courthouse.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="625" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl smelled something burning.</p>
    <a1>She took the cookies out of the jar.</a1>
    <a2>She left the cookies in the oven.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="626" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The rain was pouring down.</p>
    <a1>The storm worsened.</a1>
    <a2>I dashed to get inside.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="627" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The building was evacuated.</p>
    <a1>The elevator stopped functioning.</a1>
    <a2>The fire alarm went off.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="628" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The father resented his son's alcoholism.</p>
    <a1>The father bought his son a beer.</a1>
    <a2>The father kicked his son out of the house.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="629" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The lawyer took the stairs up to her office.</p>
    <a1>The secretary went home for the day.</a1>
    <a2>The elevator was out of order.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="630" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man became annoyed with his friend.</p>
    <a1>His friend interrupted him.</a1>
    <a2>His friend bought him lunch.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="631" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl handed her money to the cashier.</p>
    <a1>The cashier gave the girl her change.</a1>
    <a2>The cashier forgot to give the girl a receipt.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="632" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman was put in a wheelchair.</p>
    <a1>She was paralyzed in an accident.</a1>
    <a2>She entered the hospital in a stretcher.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="633" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Citizens hung the national flag up outside their homes.</p>
    <a1>The country was commemorating its independence.</a1>
    <a2>The country was facing economic hardship.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="634" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The team lost the tournament.</p>
    <a1>They disappointed their fans.</a1>
    <a2>They inspired their fans.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="635" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My friend pointed out that I had food stuck in my teeth.</p>
    <a1>I felt embarrassed.</a1>
    <a2>I felt proud.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="636" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy failed his history exam.</p>
    <a1>He paid attention in class.</a1>
    <a2>He forgot to study.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="637" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The downtown building collapsed.</p>
    <a1>An earthquake hit the city.</a1>
    <a2>Crime rates in the city increased.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="638" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's girlfriend broke up with him.</p>
    <a1>He begged her to take him back.</a1>
    <a2>She introduced him to her parents.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="639" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The two children simultaneously reached down to retrieve the ball.</p>
    <a1>The ball rolled away.</a1>
    <a2>Their heads collided.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="640" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The raccoon ransacked the garbage can.</p>
    <a1>There was cardboard in the garbage can.</a1>
    <a2>The lid was off the garbage can.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="641" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy sharpened the pencil.</p>
    <a1>It was cheap.</a1>
    <a2>It was dull.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="642" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The cashier denied the woman a refund for the dress.</p>
    <a1>She lost her receipt.</a1>
    <a2>The dress didn't fit.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="643" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The scratch in my skin was deep.</p>
    <a1>It healed quickly.</a1>
    <a2>It left a scar.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="644" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man received strange looks from passengers on the train.</p>
    <a1>He was staring at the ground.</a1>
    <a2>He was talking to himself.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="645" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The child left crumbs on the floor.</p>
    <a1>Ants crawled to the crumbs.</a1>
    <a2>The child put the bread away.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="646" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman handed her sister a tissue.</p>
    <a1>The woman's sister folded her hands.</a1>
    <a2>The woman's sister began to cry.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="647" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man took a mint.</p>
    <a1>His lips were chapped.</a1>
    <a2>He worried about bad breath.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="648" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The couple left early for the show.</p>
    <a1>They anticipated traffic around the theatre.</a1>
    <a2>They got directions to the theatre.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="649" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman stayed home from work.</p>
    <a1>Her boss praised her.</a1>
    <a2>Her coworker covered for her.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="650" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man signed the activists' petition.</p>
    <a1>He supported their cause.</a1>
    <a2>He denounced them as crazy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="651" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The actor's heart was fluttering before his performance.</p>
    <a1>He had stage fright.</a1>
    <a2>He memorized his lines.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="652" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I was lost.</p>
    <a1>I counted my cash.</a1>
    <a2>I unfolded a map.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="653" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The ripe fruit lingered in the sun.</p>
    <a1>It was eaten.</a1>
    <a2>It shriveled up.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="654" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The car broke down.</p>
    <a1>I turned the ignition.</a1>
    <a2>The engine overheated.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="655" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man hurt his back.</p>
    <a1>He went to see a psychiatrist.</a1>
    <a2>He stayed in bed for several days.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="656" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I started a fire in the fireplace.</p>
    <a1>I was out of firewood.</a1>
    <a2>It was cold in the house.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="657" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman stopped jogging.</p>
    <a1>She got a cramp in her side.</a1>
    <a2>She got a second wind.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="658" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I knocked on my neighbor's door.</p>
    <a1>My neighbor invited me in.</a1>
    <a2>My neighbor left her house.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="659" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman sighed with frustration.</p>
    <a1>Her husband misunderstood her concerns.</a1>
    <a2>Her husband kissed her goodbye.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="660" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The teacher commended the student.</p>
    <a1>The student answered the question correctly.</a1>
    <a2>The student hesitated to answer the question.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="661" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman ran out of eggs.</p>
    <a1>She went to the farm.</a1>
    <a2>She went to the supermarket.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="662" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I encountered an old friend.</p>
    <a1>I revealed a secret to him.</a1>
    <a2>I gave him a hug.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="663" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman avoided going in the lake.</p>
    <a1>She caught a fish.</a1>
    <a2>It looked contaminated.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="664" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The student arrived to class soaking wet.</p>
    <a1>His umbrella was broken.</a1>
    <a2>His bike was stolen.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="665" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The cursor on the computer screen moved.</p>
    <a1>The user clicked the mouse.</a1>
    <a2>The user shifted the mouse.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="666" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The driver took a detour.</p>
    <a1>An accident occurred on the main road.</a1>
    <a2>She followed the truck in front of her.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="667" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I hung the wet linen on the outdoor clothesline.</p>
    <a1>The linen dried.</a1>
    <a2>The linen stained.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="668" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman put on her shades.</p>
    <a1>The sunlight was bright.</a1>
    <a2>She hailed a cab.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="669" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man gazed at the night sky.</p>
    <a1>He wished it were summer.</a1>
    <a2>He thought it was beautiful.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="670" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I felt exhausted.</p>
    <a1>I went to bed early.</a1>
    <a2>I stayed up all night.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="671" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man went to the barber.</p>
    <a1>He was growing out his hair.</a1>
    <a2>His hair was getting long.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="672" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy played mean tricks on his new classmate.</p>
    <a1>The boy welcomed the new classmate.</a1>
    <a2>The boy disliked the new classmate.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="673" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I craved a glass of milk.</p>
    <a1>I was eating cookies.</a1>
    <a2>I was baking bread.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="674" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>It began to rain.</p>
    <a1>The driver turned on the headlights.</a1>
    <a2>The driver shifted the car into reverse.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="675" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The parking lot of the building was empty.</p>
    <a1>I parked across the street.</a1>
    <a2>I parked near the entrance.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="676" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The writer missed her deadline for the draft submission.</p>
    <a1>She had writer's block.</a1>
    <a2>She edited the draft.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="677" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The associate hung up on me.</p>
    <a1>I asked to speak to a supervisor.</a1>
    <a2>I provided my identification number.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="678" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The wind blew through the open window.</p>
    <a1>The doorbell rang.</a1>
    <a2>The curtains shuddered.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="679" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The electricity in my house shut off.</p>
    <a1>I unplugged the lamp.</a1>
    <a2>I blew a fuse.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="680" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The weightlifter grunted.</p>
    <a1>He flexed his muscles in the mirror.</a1>
    <a2>He lifted the bar over his head.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="681" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The student tried to do the math in his head.</p>
    <a1>He got out a calculator.</a1>
    <a2>He got confused.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="682" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The baby fell asleep.</p>
    <a1>The father changed the baby's diaper.</a1>
    <a2>The father gently rocked the baby.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="683" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl threw the water balloon at the boy.</p>
    <a1>The boy got a concussion.</a1>
    <a2>The boy got soaked.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="684" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The photographer forgot to use the flash on the camera.</p>
    <a1>The photos turned out blurry.</a1>
    <a2>Everyone in the photos refused to smile.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="685" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I declined the invitation to the birthday party.</p>
    <a1>I was lonely.</a1>
    <a2>I was out of town.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="686" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I exercised.</p>
    <a1>I felt energetic.</a1>
    <a2>I was scared.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="687" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I squeezed the damp sponge.</p>
    <a1>It soaked up water.</a1>
    <a2>Water seeped out of it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="688" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The vacationers took a ferry to the resort.</p>
    <a1>The resort was booked.</a1>
    <a2>The resort was on an island.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="689" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The teenager got a tattoo.</p>
    <a1>She was afraid of needles.</a1>
    <a2>She wanted to rebel.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="690" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>An unfamiliar car parked outside my house.</p>
    <a1>I became suspicious.</a1>
    <a2>I called the police.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="691" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The criminal turned himself in.</p>
    <a1>The evidence implicated him.</a1>
    <a2> There was no evidence against him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="692" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The heavyset man decided to lose weight.</p>
    <a1>He cut out sweets.</a1>
    <a2>He avoided caffeine.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="693" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl stepped on the ice.</p>
    <a1>She slid.</a1>
    <a2>She shivered.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="694" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman had rings under her eyes.</p>
    <a1>She stayed up all night.</a1>
    <a2>She put her son to bed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="695" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Lava flowed from the volcano.</p>
    <a1>The volcano erupted.</a1>
    <a2>The volcano was dormant.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="696" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman put her shoes on.</p>
    <a1>She knew everyone at the party.</a1>
    <a2>She wanted to leave the party.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="697" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I paid the tollbooth attendant.</p>
    <a1>She let me pass through the tollbooth.</a1>
    <a2>She detained me at the tollbooth.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="698" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The executive went bankrupt.</p>
    <a1>He sold his company stock.</a1>
    <a2>He squandered his fortune.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="699" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man went to the doctor.</p>
    <a1>The doctor was on leave.</a1>
    <a2>The man felt ill.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="700" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I exited my bedroom through the window.</p>
    <a1>The house was on fire.</a1>
    <a2>The house was empty.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="701" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy's fingers became pruny.</p>
    <a1>He took a long shower.</a1>
    <a2>He lathered his hands with soap.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="702" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I spit out the milk.</p>
    <a1>The milk tasted sour.</a1>
    <a2>My mouth was dry.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="703" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I missed the bus.</p>
    <a1>I was early to work.</a1>
    <a2>I was late to work.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="704" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The truck collided with the car.</p>
    <a1>The truck sped up.</a1>
    <a2>The car got smashed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="705" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The team rigged the contest in their favor.</p>
    <a1>They won.</a1>
    <a2> They dropped out.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="706" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The soda bottle hissed.</p>
    <a1>I turned over the bottle.</a1>
    <a2>I twisted off the cap.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="707" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy was locked out of his house.</p>
    <a1>He crawled in through an open window.</a1>
    <a2>He climbed up to the roof.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="708" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The doorbell rang.</p>
    <a1>The visitor tapped the knocker on the door.</a1>
    <a2>The woman peered through the keyhole in the door.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="709" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man stained his suit.</p>
    <a1>He got it dry-cleaned.</a1>
    <a2>He hung it in his closet.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="710" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl squeezed the tube of toothpaste.</p>
    <a1>The toothpaste squirted out of the tube.</a1>
    <a2>The girl spit out the toothpaste.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="711" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Civilian deaths from the war surged.</p>
    <a1>Pacifists staged a protest.</a1>
    <a2>Pacifists held a parade.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="712" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl yanked the ribbon out of her hair.</p>
    <a1>She tied the ribbon.</a1>
    <a2>The ribbon looked babyish.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="713" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man got plastic surgery.</p>
    <a1>He aged.</a1>
    <a2>He looked younger.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="714" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>A baby chicken emerged from the egg.</p>
    <a1>The egg hatched.</a1>
    <a2>I cracked the egg.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="715" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The prisoner starved.</p>
    <a1>He died.</a1>
    <a2>He fled.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="716" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man lost his balance on the ladder.</p>
    <a1>He climbed up the ladder.</a1>
    <a2>He fell off the ladder.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="717" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The child burped.</p>
    <a1>He took a swig of soda.</a1>
    <a2>He opened the soda can.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="718" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>A cold draft came in through the window.</p>
    <a1>I relaxed.</a1>
    <a2>I shivered.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="719" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The student received a scholarship to go to college.</p>
    <a1>Her classmates respected her.</a1>
    <a2>She made good grades.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="720" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl poked fun at the boy.</p>
    <a1>She lived next door to him.</a1>
    <a2>She had a crush on him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="721" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The hungry vagrant stole food.</p>
    <a1>He incited pity.</a1>
    <a2>He had no money.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="722" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I called my friend to chat.</p>
    <a1>I wanted privacy.</a1>
    <a2>I felt lonely.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="723" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man extended his hand to me.</p>
    <a1>I shook his hand.</a1>
    <a2>I slapped him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="724" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I ducked.</p>
    <a1>The fireworks launched up in the air.</a1>
    <a2>The frisbee soared towards my head.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="725" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl bit her nails.</p>
    <a1>She was worried.</a1>
    <a2>She was surprised.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="726" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I turned the page on the calendar.</p>
    <a1>I marked an appointment on the calendar.</a1>
    <a2>It was the beginning of a new month.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="727" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The husband discovered that his wife was having an affair.</p>
    <a1>He fired his lawyer.</a1>
    <a2>He filed for divorce.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="728" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl dropped the rubber ball.</p>
    <a1>The ball bounced.</a1>
    <a2>The ball glowed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="729" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl made a mistake on her exam.</p>
    <a1>She guessed at the answer.</a1>
    <a2>She erased her answer.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="730" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The player tackled his opponent.</p>
    <a1>His opponent caught the pass.</a1>
    <a2>His opponent hit the ground.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="731" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I picked the tomatoes from the vine.</p>
    <a1>They were ripe.</a1>
    <a2>I watered them.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="732" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man wanted to act romantic.</p>
    <a1>He met his ex-girlfriend for lunch.</a1>
    <a2>He bought his girlfriend chocolates.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="733" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The mercury in the thermometer rose.</p>
    <a1>I dropped the thermometer.</a1>
    <a2>The weather got warmer.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="734" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>A tornado came through the town.</p>
    <a1>The roof of the courthouse blew off.</a1>
    <a2>The highway became dangerously icy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="735" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The student received tutoring.</p>
    <a1>His grades improved.</a1>
    <a2>He cheated on the exam.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="736" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I felt comfortable.</p>
    <a1>I kneeled down on the ground.</a1>
    <a2>I wrapped myself in a blanket.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="737" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I polished the stone.</p>
    <a1>It became slippery.</a1>
    <a2>It became shiny.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="738" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I added sugar to the coffee.</p>
    <a1>The coffee smelled strong.</a1>
    <a2>The coffee tasted sweet.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="739" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man shuffled through the papers.</p>
    <a1>He got a paper cut.</a1>
    <a2>He shredded the papers.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="740" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I pounded the nail with the hammer.</p>
    <a1>The nail sunk into the wood.</a1>
    <a2>The nail became rusty.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="741" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The fish bit the line.</p>
    <a1>The fisherman reeled in the fish.</a1>
    <a2>The fisherman recast the line.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="742" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The teenager was embarrassed to go to school.</p>
    <a1>She got a pimple.</a1>
    <a2>She got her braces off.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="743" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My facial expression lit up.</p>
    <a1>I received good news.</a1>
    <a2>I lost my patience.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="744" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I wiped my hands with a towel.</p>
    <a1>The towel was wet.</a1>
    <a2>My hands were wet.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="745" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man lost his balance on the stool.</p>
    <a1>The stool wobbled underneath him.</a1>
    <a2>He spilled paint on the stool.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="746" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The teammates directed blame at each other.</p>
    <a1>They lost their game.</a1>
    <a2>Their coach cancelled practice.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="747" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I asked for forgiveness.</p>
    <a1>I regretted my mistake.</a1>
    <a2>I achieved my goal.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="748" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman became bored with her date.</p>
    <a1>He asked her questions about herself.</a1>
    <a2>He talked incessantly about himself.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="749" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl flashed a smile.</p>
    <a1>Her cheeks reddened.</a1>
    <a2>Her dimples showed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="750" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The enemy ship blew up.</p>
    <a1>It passed over the mine.</a1>
    <a2>It sailed into the harbor.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="751" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man punctured his foot.</p>
    <a1>He walked into a puddle.</a1>
    <a2>He stepped on broken glass.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="752" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The detectives dusted the crime scene for fingerprints.</p>
    <a1>They discovered the identity of the murderer.</a1>
    <a2>They found the weapon at the crime scene.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="753" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>There was a lot of traffic on the highway.</p>
    <a1>I took a detour.</a1>
    <a2>I asked for a ride.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="754" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The nation's economy declined.</p>
    <a1>Many people got sick.</a1>
    <a2>Many people faced unemployment.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="755" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The crossing guard blew her whistle at the children.</p>
    <a1>They were about to walk into oncoming traffic.</a1>
    <a2>She recognized them from her neighborhood.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="756" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I rolled my eyes at my friend.</p>
    <a1>He told me the truth.</a1>
    <a2>He made a sarcastic remark.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="757" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The car ran out of gas.</p>
    <a1>The driver was stranded on the road.</a1>
    <a2>The driver picked up a hitchhiker.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="758" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman went into labor.</p>
    <a1>The baby was delivered.</a1>
    <a2>The woman had morning sickness.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="759" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man's hat blew away.</p>
    <a1>He took off the hat.</a1>
    <a2>It was windy outside.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="760" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl attended her classmate's birthday party.</p>
    <a1>She received an invitation.</a1>
    <a2>She bought a gift.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="761" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy's forehead felt hot.</p>
    <a1>His mother took his temperature.</a1>
    <a2>His mother took him to the park.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="762" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man sprayed himself with cologne.</p>
    <a1>He wanted to impress his date.</a1>
    <a2>He put gel in his hair.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="763" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The electricity in the house shut off.</p>
    <a1>I looked for a flashlight.</a1>
    <a2>I picked up a shovel.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="764" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The family moved into a bigger house.</p>
    <a1>The son graduated from high school.</a1>
    <a2>The mother gave birth to twins.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="765" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The marathoner kept at a slow pace.</p>
    <a1>She wanted to conserve her energy.</a1>
    <a2>She saw the finish line.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="766" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy kicked the vending machine.</p>
    <a1>The machine spit out the change.</a1>
    <a2>The bag of chips was stuck.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="767" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>My friend's dog died.</p>
    <a1>I rolled my eyes at him.</a1>
    <a2>I gave him a hug.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="768" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The businessman's credit card got declined.</p>
    <a1>He wrote an IOU.</a1>
    <a2>He paid with cash.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="769" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man cursed.</p>
    <a1>He clipped his nails.</a1>
    <a2>He stubbed his toe.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="770" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man felt proud of his brother.</p>
    <a1>His brother got in an argument with their parents.</a1>
    <a2>His brother got accepted into law school.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="771" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl wanted to learn about the solar system.</p>
    <a1>She went to the library.</a1>
    <a2>She looked at the stars.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="772" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The poster stuck to the wall.</p>
    <a1>I positioned the poster above the door.</a1>
    <a2>I put tape on the back of the poster.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="773" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The client approved the architect's plans for the building.</p>
    <a1>The architect constructed the building.</a1>
    <a2>The architect adjusted the plans.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="774" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man dropped his spoon.</p>
    <a1>His hand was shaking.</a1>
    <a2>He licked the spoon.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="775" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The CEO of the company resigned.</p>
    <a1>The board of directors dissolved the company.</a1>
    <a2>The board of directors found his replacement.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="776" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I arrived late to the lecture.</p>
    <a1>I took a seat in the back row.</a1>
    <a2>I approached the podium.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="777" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man was released from jail.</p>
    <a1>His family paid his bail.</a1>
    <a2>He attacked a fellow inmate.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="778" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The family lost all their belongings.</p>
    <a1>They sold their house.</a1>
    <a2>Their house caught fire.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="779" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I stomped on the aluminum can.</p>
    <a1>The can was recycled.</a1>
    <a2>The can got crushed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="780" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl joined the debate team.</p>
    <a1>She learned to use a computer.</a1>
    <a2>She learned communication skills.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="781" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My mood improved.</p>
    <a1>I listened to music.</a1>
    <a2>I did the dishes.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="782" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The charity made a goal to raise money.</p>
    <a1>They fed the homeless.</a1>
    <a2>They held an auction.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="783" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The roller coaster plunged down the steep drop.</p>
    <a1>The passengers giggled.</a1>
    <a2>The passengers screamed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="784" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I was furious.</p>
    <a1>I checked the mailbox upon leaving the house.</a1>
    <a2>I slammed the door upon leaving the house.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="785" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man wanted to watch the sunrise.</p>
    <a1>He travelled north.</a1>
    <a2>He got up early.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="786" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I folded the paper.</p>
    <a1>I recycled the paper.</a1>
    <a2>The paper creased.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="787" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The nation endured a natural disaster.</p>
    <a1>Leaders of other countries formed an alliance.</a1>
    <a2>Leaders of other countries sent emergency relief.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="788" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy's clothes got soaked.</p>
    <a1>He climbed out of the pool.</a1>
    <a2>He fell into the pool.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="789" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The student rushed to finish the book.</p>
    <a1>It was due to be returned to the library.</a1>
    <a2>He borrowed it from a friend.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="790" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The criminal was executed.</p>
    <a1>He was thrown in jail.</a1>
    <a2>He was convicted of murder.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="791" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Sunlight entered the room.</p>
    <a1>I opened the curtains.</a1>
    <a2>I unlocked the door.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="792" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I yanked the imposter's hair.</p>
    <a1>Her wig came off.</a1>
    <a2>She went bald.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="793" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The editor reworded a sentence in the manuscript.</p>
    <a1>He found the manuscript compelling.</a1>
    <a2>He deemed the sentence unclear.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="794" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman cancelled her credit card account.</p>
    <a1>She realized the card was missing.</a1>
    <a2>She realized the card was expired.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="795" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man and woman fell in love.</p>
    <a1>They attended college.</a1>
    <a2>They got married.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="796" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The music was too faint to hear.</p>
    <a1>I turned up the volume.</a1>
    <a2>I composed my own song.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="797" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy's hair was sticking up.</p>
    <a1>The girl ruffled it.</a1>
    <a2>The girl pulled it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="798" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The bug got squashed.</p>
    <a1>I sprayed myself with bug repellent.</a1>
    <a2>I stepped on the bug.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="799" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I opened my eyes.</p>
    <a1>I woke up.</a1>
    <a2>I relaxed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="800" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My neighbor's music was blaring.</p>
    <a1>I asked him to turn it down.</a1>
    <a2>I asked to borrow the CD from him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="801" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man's family lived in poverty.</p>
    <a1>He was frugal with his earnings.</a1>
    <a2>He earned below minimum wage.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="802" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The student graduated from the university.</p>
    <a1>He looked for a job.</a1>
    <a2>He took up a hobby.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="803" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The artist mixed yellow paint into blue paint.</p>
    <a1>The paint splattered everywhere.</a1>
    <a2>The paint turned green.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="804" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I changed the topic of conversation.</p>
    <a1>I ran out of things to talk about.</a1>
    <a2>The conversation became tense.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="805" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My brother was released from the hospital.</p>
    <a1>I welcomed him back home.</a1>
    <a2>I gave him the cold shoulder.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="806" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The curtain on the stage went up.</p>
    <a1>The opening scene of the play began.</a1>
    <a2>The actors in the play exited the stage.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="807" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The hostage submitted to the kidnapper's mandates.</p>
    <a1>The kidnapper threatened to hurt the hostage.</a1>
    <a2>The kidnapper left the hostage by himself.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="808" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>A boom reverberated across the stage.</p>
    <a1>The musician tapped his foot.</a1>
    <a2>The musician pounded the drum.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="809" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The parents rushed to their child's bedroom.</p>
    <a1>The child awoke screaming from a nightmare.</a1>
    <a2>The child was scared to look under her bed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="810" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman communicated with sign language.</p>
    <a1>She was born premature.</a1>
    <a2>She was born deaf.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="811" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>A drought occurred in the region.</p>
    <a1>The water became contaminated.</a1>
    <a2>The crops perished.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="812" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The cat chased the bird.</p>
    <a1>The bird flew away.</a1>
    <a2>The bird caught a worm.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="813" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl switched schools.</p>
    <a1>School let out for the summer.</a1>
    <a2>She moved to a new town.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="814" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The factory owner refused to raise employees' wages.</p>
    <a1>The owner appointed a new manager.</a1>
    <a2>The employees went on strike.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="815" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The leader antagonized the extremists among his country.</p>
    <a1>The extremists influenced him.</a1>
    <a2>The extremists assassinated him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="816" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I walked barefoot on the beach.</p>
    <a1>Sand stuck to my feet.</a1>
    <a2>Waves crashed along the shore.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="817" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I woke up in the middle of the night feeling cold.</p>
    <a1>I put sweatpants on.</a1>
    <a2>I drank a glass of water.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="818" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The mother hushed her son.</p>
    <a1>Her son smirked.</a1>
    <a2>Her son whined.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="819" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>A hole ripped in my jeans.</p>
    <a1>I zipped up the jeans.</a1>
    <a2>I tripped on the pavement.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="820" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy wore braces.</p>
    <a1>He got a cavity.</a1>
    <a2>His teeth became straight.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="821" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I worked out at the gym yesterday.</p>
    <a1>I woke up today with sore muscles.</a1>
    <a2>I woke up today with a sore throat.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="822" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl whispered back and forth to each other at the lunch table.</p>
    <a1>Other students sat down at the lunch table.</a1>
    <a2>Other students at the lunch table felt left out.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="823" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The child landed on the trampoline.</p>
    <a1>She sprung back up into the air.</a1>
    <a2>She decided to try to do a flip.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="824" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I deposited the letter in the mailbox.</p>
    <a1>The post office delivered the letter.</a1>
    <a2>The post office expedited the letter.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="825" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The gambler was confident.</p>
    <a1>He bet all of his money.</a1>
    <a2>He went home broke.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="826" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The forest fire spread.</p>
    <a1>The winds became stronger.</a1>
    <a2>The arsonists were apprehended.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="827" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The child skinned his knee.</p>
    <a1>His mother sent him to his room.</a1>
    <a2>His mother put a bandage on the wound.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="828" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man survived the deadly illness.</p>
    <a1>He signed his will.</a1>
    <a2>He received an organ transplant.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="829" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I took a sip of the scalding coffee.</p>
    <a1>I bit my tongue.</a1>
    <a2>I burnt my tongue.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="830" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The editor fired the writer.</p>
    <a1>The writer avoided bias in her stories.</a1>
    <a2>The writer missed an important deadline.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="831" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I felt exhausted.</p>
    <a1>I slept all day.</a1>
    <a2>I studied all day.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="832" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The physician diagnosed the patient.</p>
    <a1>She identified the patient's symptoms.</a1>
    <a2>She prescribed pills to the patient.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="833" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I scratched my skin.</p>
    <a1>It was sweaty.</a1>
    <a2>It felt itchy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="834" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man underwent emergency surgery.</p>
    <a1>He lost his temper.</a1>
    <a2>He suffered a heart attack.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="835" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man's arm muscles bulged.</p>
    <a1>He flexed his arms.</a1>
    <a2>He rubbed his arms.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="836" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man raised his eyebrows.</p>
    <a1>He was surprised.</a1>
    <a2>He felt discouraged.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="837" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I excused my colleague's blunder.</p>
    <a1>I believed his intentions were good.</a1>
    <a2>I believed that he knew better.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="838" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man quit smoking.</p>
    <a1>He began exercising more.</a1>
    <a2>He started waking up earlier.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="839" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman punched her attacker in the nose.</p>
    <a1>The attacker's body went lifeless.</a1>
    <a2>The attacker started to bleed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="840" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The dart missed the bull's eye.</p>
    <a1>The man's aim was off.</a1>
    <a2>The man was losing the game.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="841" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The homeowner requested that an exterminator come to his house.</p>
    <a1>He discovered rats in the basement.</a1>
    <a2>He kept an ant farm in his room.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="842" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I suggested to my houseguest that we go out to dinner.</p>
    <a1>I was too tired to prepare anything.</a1>
    <a2>My houseguest overstayed her welcome.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="843" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl caught her brother reading her diary.</p>
    <a1>She started hiding the diary.</a1>
    <a2>She got a new diary.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="844" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman was short on money for rent.</p>
    <a1>She worked overtime.</a1>
    <a2>She quit her job.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="845" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The child's hand quickly recoiled.</p>
    <a1>He touched the hot stove.</a1>
    <a2>He patted the puppy's head.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="846" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The company wanted to gauge customer satisfaction.</p>
    <a1>They offered a discount to new customers.</a1>
    <a2>They distributed a survey to customers.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="847" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The wood floor became scratched.</p>
    <a1>The boy threw the cushions off the couch.</a1>
    <a2>The boy dragged a chair across the floor.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="848" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I shielded my face.</p>
    <a1>My enemy taunted me.</a1>
    <a2>My enemy cocked a fist.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="849" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The famous statue burned down.</p>
    <a1>It was struck by lightning.</a1>
    <a2>People came to venerate it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="850" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I left the fruit out on the table.</p>
    <a1>The fruit shed seeds.</a1>
    <a2>Flies swarmed the fruit.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="851" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The ballerina tore a ligament.</p>
    <a1>She pointed her toes.</a1>
    <a2>She twisted her ankle.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="852" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The child's shoelaces came untied.</p>
    <a1>He learned how to tie them.</a1>
    <a2>He ran around on the playground.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="853" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I became enthralled in the book.</p>
    <a1>I returned the book.</a1>
    <a2>I lost track of time.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="854" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man held similar beliefs to those of his parents.</p>
    <a1>His parents influenced him.</a1>
    <a2>His parents disowned him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="855" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The car gradually slowed to a stop.</p>
    <a1>It ran out of gas.</a1>
    <a2>The driver fell asleep.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="856" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man ate the ice cream in the sun.</p>
    <a1>The ice cream lost its flavor.</a1>
    <a2>The ice cream dripped from the cone.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="857" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I hung artwork in the room.</p>
    <a1>The carpet looked dirty.</a1>
    <a2>The walls looked bare.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="858" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I left work early.</p>
    <a1>I had a headache.</a1>
    <a2>My boss held a meeting.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="859" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The puppy soiled the carpet.</p>
    <a1>The owner scolded the puppy.</a1>
    <a2>The owner gave the puppy a treat.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="860" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I apologized to my friend.</p>
    <a1>My friend forgave me.</a1>
    <a2>My friend became infuriated.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="861" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man stood out in the crowd.</p>
    <a1>He carried a backpack.</a1>
    <a2>He wore a neon vest.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="862" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The witness lied under oath.</p>
    <a1>He completed his testimony.</a1>
    <a2>He was charged with perjury.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="863" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman dyed her hair.</p>
    <a1>She wanted a new look.</a1>
    <a2>She wanted to blend in.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="864" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The immigrants were caught illegally residing in the country.</p>
    <a1>They found employment.</a1>
    <a2>They were deported.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="865" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The public speaker cracked a joke.</p>
    <a1>The audience laughed.</a1>
    <a2>The audience stood up.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="866" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I looked into the sun.</p>
    <a1>The sun blinded me.</a1>
    <a2>The sun tanned my skin.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="867" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I felt bored.</p>
    <a1>I snorted.</a1>
    <a2>I yawned.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="868" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The steak was difficult to cut.</p>
    <a1>The knife was dull.</a1>
    <a2>The steak was raw.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="869" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman declared bankruptcy.</p>
    <a1>She received alimony payment.</a1>
    <a2>She acquired massive debt.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="870" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The lights in my friend's apartment were on.</p>
    <a1>I wondered if he was out.</a1>
    <a2>I decided to pay him a visit.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="871" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I put the flower under my nose.</p>
    <a1>The petals came off the flower.</a1>
    <a2>I picked up the flower's scent.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="872" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman felt nostalgic.</p>
    <a1>She ran into a childhood friend.</a1>
    <a2>She yelled at her children.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="873" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The student procrastinated on the paper.</p>
    <a1>He submitted the paper early.</a1>
    <a2>He submitted the paper incomplete.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="874" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>My car broke down.</p>
    <a1>I went to the mall.</a1>
    <a2>I called a mechanic.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="875" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I discarded the note.</p>
    <a1>It was anonymous.</a1>
    <a2>It was illegible.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="876" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The bird flapped its wings.</p>
    <a1>It laid eggs.</a1>
    <a2>It ascended upwards.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="877" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I parked in the driveway.</p>
    <a1>The garage was open.</a1>
    <a2>The garage was full.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="878" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The criminal aimed the gun at his victim.</p>
    <a1>The criminal put down the gun.</a1>
    <a2>The victim put his hands up.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="879" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I looked forward to the weekend.</p>
    <a1>I planned to attend my uncle's funeral.</a1>
    <a2>I planned to attend my friend's wedding.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="880" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I lost track of time.</p>
    <a1>I was daydreaming.</a1>
    <a2>I was nauseous.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="881" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The document printed out illegibly.</p>
    <a1>The printer was low on ink.</a1>
    <a2>The print was out of paper.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="882" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The stadium played the national anthem.</p>
    <a1>The fans turned to the flag.</a1>
    <a2>The fans rushed the field.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="883" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The dip tasted bland.</p>
    <a1>I served it.</a1>
    <a2>I put salt in it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="884" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I set the paper towel on the spill.</p>
    <a1>The towel absorbed the liquid.</a1>
    <a2>The spill left a sticky residue.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="885" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman was interrupted in the midst of reading her book.</p>
    <a1>She bookmarked her page.</a1>
    <a2>She reread the book.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="886" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The plane hit some turbulence.</p>
    <a1>The man tightened his seatbelt.</a1>
    <a2>The man looked out the window.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="887" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy flinched.</p>
    <a1>The girl ignored him.</a1>
    <a2>The girl poked him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="888" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The doctors gave the patient an artificial limb.</p>
    <a1>They amputated her leg.</a1>
    <a2>They monitored her vitals.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="889" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy pinched the girl's elbow.</p>
    <a1>She shrugged her shoulders at him.</a1>
    <a2>She jerked her arm away from him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="890" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I asked my friend for advice.</p>
    <a1>I valued his opinion.</a1>
    <a2>I knew I was right.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="891" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The boy stepped in mud.</p>
    <a1>The mud stuck to his shoes.</a1>
    <a2>The mud hit him in the face.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="892" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The town received several inches of snow.</p>
    <a1>Schools shut down.</a1>
    <a2>People hid underground.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="893" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The employee's shift ended.</p>
    <a1>He went home for the day.</a1>
    <a2>He threatened to quit the job.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="894" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The tree damaged the house.</p>
    <a1>The tree fell onto the roof.</a1>
    <a2>The tree shaded the backyard.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="895" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The wood split in half.</p>
    <a1>I stacked the wood in the fireplace.</a1>
    <a2>I swung the axe down to the wood.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="896" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The family congratulated the couple.</p>
    <a1>The couple announced that they were separating.</a1>
    <a2>The couple announced that they were having a baby.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="897" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl sent the boy a valentine.</p>
    <a1>She liked him.</a1>
    <a2>She kissed him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="898" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I nodded my head at my friend's statement.</p>
    <a1>I was confused.</a1>
    <a2>I agreed with him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="899" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The friends flipped a coin.</p>
    <a1>They wanted to find a compromise.</a1>
    <a2>They wanted to make a fair decision.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="900" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The timer in the kitchen went off.</p>
    <a1>The man unloaded the groceries into the refrigerator.</a1>
    <a2>The man took the pizza out of the oven.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="901" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman set an ambitious goal.</p>
    <a1>She slacked off.</a1>
    <a2>She worked hard.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="902" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The wealthy man died of old age.</p>
    <a1>His son got into legal trouble.</a1>
    <a2>His son inherited his fortune.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="903" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman stomped on the flames.</p>
    <a1>The flames went out.</a1>
    <a2>Smoke arose from the flames.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="904" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman's car was in the shop.</p>
    <a1>Her driver's license was revoked.</a1>
    <a2>She got in a car accident.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="905" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I slept through my alarm.</p>
    <a1>I made breakfast.</a1>
    <a2>I missed breakfast.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="906" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The public figure got out of the limousine.</p>
    <a1>Cameras flashed in his direction.</a1>
    <a2>His family attended the press conference.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="907" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman lingered in the bathtub.</p>
    <a1>The bathwater became lukewarm.</a1>
    <a2>The bathwater drained out of the tub.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="908" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The college student wanted to meet other students on campus.</p>
    <a1>He joined a fraternity.</a1>
    <a2>He majored in engineering.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="909" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I lifted up the couch cushions.</p>
    <a1>I was looking for loose change.</a1>
    <a2>I was rearranging the living room.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="910" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The wasp flew towards the boy.</p>
    <a1>The boy ran away.</a1>
    <a2>The boy picked a flower.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="911" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman was found guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>
    <a1>She was sentenced to perform community service.</a1>
    <a2>She was put on death row.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="912" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I stirred the sugar into the hot tea.</p>
    <a1>The tea steamed.</a1>
    <a2>The sugar dissolved.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="913" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The veteran walked with a limp.</p>
    <a1>He was drafted for the war.</a1>
    <a2>He was injured in battle.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="914" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The criminal ran away from the police.</p>
    <a1>The police attended to the victim.</a1>
    <a2>The police chased the criminal.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="915" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The laptop wouldn't turn on.</p>
    <a1>I dropped it.</a1>
    <a2>I charged it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="916" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman ran out of room in her closet.</p>
    <a1>She acquired an extensive wardrobe.</a1>
    <a2>She folded her laundry.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="917" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man was heartbroken.</p>
    <a1>His wife gave birth.</a1>
    <a2>His wife left him.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="918" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man obtained a degree.</p>
    <a1>He became qualified for the job he wanted.</a1>
    <a2>His job offer was rescinded.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="919" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man's voice projected clearly throughout the auditorium.</p>
    <a1>He greeted the audience.</a1>
    <a2>He spoke into the microphone.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="920" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I tossed a coin into the fountain of water.</p>
    <a1>The coin sunk to the bottom.</a1>
    <a2>The coin broke in half.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="921" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The player hit the ball toward the hole.</p>
    <a1>The ball went in the hole.</a1>
    <a2>The ball retreated back to the player.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="922" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I breathed in the dust in the attic.</p>
    <a1>I hiccupped.</a1>
    <a2>I sneezed.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="923" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The store cashier called security.</p>
    <a1>The customer used counterfeit money.</a1>
    <a2>The customer left his headlights on.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="924" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I took the garbage out.</p>
    <a1>The garbage made the kitchen smell bad.</a1>
    <a2>I accidentally threw away my shopping list.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="925" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The family went to the zoo.</p>
    <a1>The children admired the animals.</a1>
    <a2>The children chased the animals.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="926" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man's breathing was loud.</p>
    <a1>His kidneys were failing.</a1>
    <a2>His lungs were congested.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="927" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I had an extra ticket for the concert.</p>
    <a1>I asked my friend for directions to the venue.</a1>
    <a2>I asked my friend if he was interested in going.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="928" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The air conditioner in the house broke.</p>
    <a1>I brought out blankets.</a1>
    <a2>I opened the windows.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="929" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy's back ached.</p>
    <a1>His backpack was open.</a1>
    <a2>His backpack was heavy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="930" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I bought my mother a present.</p>
    <a1>I baked her a cake.</a1>
    <a2>It was her birthday.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="931" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The daffodils in the garden were destroyed.</p>
    <a1>A bee stung the gardener.</a1>
    <a2>Squirrels dug up the bulbs.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="932" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I struck the match.</p>
    <a1>The flame faded out.</a1>
    <a2>The match produced a flame.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="933" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The disputing parties reached a settlement.</p>
    <a1>They didn't want to debate in court.</a1>
    <a2>They wanted to repair their personal relationship.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="934" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The children were sent to an orphanage.</p>
    <a1>Their parents died.</a1>
    <a2>Their parents spoiled them.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="935" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>A meteorite landed in the ocean.</p>
    <a1>A tsunami occurred.</a1>
    <a2>It began to hail.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="936" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The hiker encountered a poisonous snake.</p>
    <a1>She became dehydrated.</a1>
    <a2>She panicked.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="937" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The oven became hot.</p>
    <a1>I turned the oven on.</a1>
    <a2>I put the dish in the oven.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="938" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I squeezed the lemon wedge.</p>
    <a1>The lemon got moldy.</a1>
    <a2>The lemon squirted.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="939" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The country discovered new land.</p>
    <a1>The country abandoned the land.</a1>
    <a2>The country colonized the land.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="940" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The glass toppled off the table.</p>
    <a1>It shattered all over the floor.</a1>
    <a2>It landed in a pile of laundry.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="941" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The table wobbled.</p>
    <a1>The floor was uneven.</a1>
    <a2>The floor was slippery.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="942" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The father caught his son lying.</p>
    <a1>His son confessed the truth.</a1>
    <a2>The father trusted his son.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="943" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man's head throbbed with pain.</p>
    <a1>He took cough syrup.</a1>
    <a2>He took aspirin.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="944" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The train slowed down.</p>
    <a1>It was approaching the station.</a1>
    <a2>It was running behind schedule.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="945" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man went through therapy.</p>
    <a1>Mental illness ran in his family.</a1>
    <a2>He was diagnosed with depression.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="946" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman clutched her throat.</p>
    <a1>She swallowed her food.</a1>
    <a2>She choked on her food.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="947" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman had a sore throat.</p>
    <a1>Her voice sounded raspy.</a1>
    <a2>She spoke with an accent.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="948" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The dog eyed the juicy steak on the table.</p>
    <a1>It drooled.</a1>
    <a2>It laid down.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="949" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman's business succeeded.</p>
    <a1>She fired her employees.</a1>
    <a2>She became wealthy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="950" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The students exited the classroom.</p>
    <a1>The bell rang.</a1>
    <a2>The teacher assigned homework.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="951" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman claimed she saw a ghost.</p>
    <a1>Her acquaintances expressed skepticism.</a1>
    <a2>Her acquaintances related to her.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="952" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man lost his hearing.</p>
    <a1>He nearly drowned in the ocean.</a1>
    <a2>He was nearly killed in an explosion.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="953" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The child let go of the balloon string.</p>
    <a1>The balloon deflated.</a1>
    <a2>The balloon rose into the air.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="954" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man lost his ability to speak.</p>
    <a1>He had a stroke.</a1>
    <a2>He took a deep breath.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="955" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman tripped on the sidewalk.</p>
    <a1>There was a crack in the cement.</a1>
    <a2>She heard her name being called.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="956" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man did a canon ball into the pool.</p>
    <a1>The lifeguard jumped in after him.</a1>
    <a2>The man soaked the lifeguard.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="957" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I took antibiotics.</p>
    <a1>My infection cleared up.</a1>
    <a2>My infection spread.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="958" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The traffic light turned yellow.</p>
    <a1>The driver pushed the brake.</a1>
    <a2>The driver honked his horn.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="959" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The plastic container melted.</p>
    <a1>I soaked the container in warm water.</a1>
    <a2>I placed the container on the hot stove.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="960" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The car got dented.</p>
    <a1>The driver hit a telephone pole.</a1>
    <a2>The driver ran a red light.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="961" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy studied all night.</p>
    <a1>He skipped the exam.</a1>
    <a2>He passed the exam.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="962" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The young boy clung to the ledge of the pool.</p>
    <a1>He feared learning to swim.</a1>
    <a2>The lifeguard was on duty.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="963" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I put my hand to my chest.</p>
    <a1>I felt my heartbeat.</a1>
    <a2>My heart rate sped up.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="964" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The building adjacent to my office was under construction.</p>
    <a1>My office was crowded.</a1>
    <a2>My office was noisy.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="965" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The family wanted to get to know their new neighbors.</p>
    <a1>The family invited the neighbors over for dinner.</a1>
    <a2>The family waved to the neighbors from their yard.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="966" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>Water splashed up from the pool.</p>
    <a1>The swimmer dove into the pool.</a1>
    <a2>The swimmer floated in the pool.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="967" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I bit into a slice of watermelon.</p>
    <a1>I accidentally swallowed a seed.</a1>
    <a2>I accidentally chipped my tooth.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="968" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy tripped.</p>
    <a1>His jacket was unzipped.</a1>
    <a2>His shoelaces were untied.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="969" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The woman put earplugs in.</p>
    <a1>She was distracted by noise.</a1>
    <a2>She got her ears pierced.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="970" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>I refilled my water bottle.</p>
    <a1>I drank all the water in it.</a1>
    <a2>I kept it in the fridge.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="971" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The television show was censored.</p>
    <a1>It contained vulgar language.</a1>
    <a2>It had a complicated plot.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="972" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The ship wrecked.</p>
    <a1>The crew drowned.</a1>
    <a2>The crew encountered pirates.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="973" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy felt stumped by the riddle.</p>
    <a1>He solved the riddle.</a1>
    <a2>He requested a hint.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="974" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The phone rang.</p>
    <a1>The man hung up the phone.</a1>
    <a2>The man picked up the phone.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="975" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The woman was staring at me.</p>
    <a1>I hugged her.</a1>
    <a2>I felt uncomfortable.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="976" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The group left the museum.</p>
    <a1>They took pictures of the exhibits.</a1>
    <a2>They viewed all the exhibits.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="977" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man started an argument with me.</p>
    <a1>My friend introduced me to the man.</a1>
    <a2>My friend stood up for me.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="978" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The tire on my bike was flat.</p>
    <a1>I pumped air into the tire.</a1>
    <a2>I switched gears on the bike.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="979" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The girl looked pale.</p>
    <a1>Her father read her a story.</a1>
    <a2>Her father felt her forehead.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="980" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The pen ran out of ink.</p>
    <a1>I used a pencil.</a1>
    <a2>I signed my name.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="981" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man was denied for a loan.</p>
    <a1>He was in debt.</a1>
    <a2>He started a business.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="982" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl stayed home from school.</p>
    <a1>She had chicken pox.</a1>
    <a2>She enjoyed learning math.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="983" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The trash bag was full.</p>
    <a1>I took it to the dumpster.</a1>
    <a2>I dumped it down the sink.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="984" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I vacuumed the carpet.</p>
    <a1>My roommate spilled punch.</a1>
    <a2>My dog shed hair.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="985" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man lost his temper.</p>
    <a1>He turned off his computer.</a1>
    <a2>He threw a chair across the room.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="986" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The girl threw a twig into the campfire.</p>
    <a1>The twig burned.</a1>
    <a2>The fire went out.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="987" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man got out of the shower.</p>
    <a1>The hot water was gone.</a1>
    <a2>He couldn't find a towel.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="988" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The parents wanted their children to go to college.</p>
    <a1>They set aside a savings fund for tuition.</a1>
    <a2>They encouraged their children to play outside.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="989" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man unlaced his shoes.</p>
    <a1>The shoes loosened.</a1>
    <a2>The shoes became worn.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="990" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man ate half of the entree.</p>
    <a1>He refrigerated the leftovers.</a1>
    <a2>He saved the recipe.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="991" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>My ankle was swollen.</p>
    <a1>I put ice on it.</a1>
    <a2>I rubbed lotion on it.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="992" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>My office door was open.</p>
    <a1>I talked to my colleague at my desk.</a1>
    <a2>I overheard the conversation in the hall.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="993" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I had to wait in line.</p>
    <a1>I took a seat.</a1>
    <a2>I skimmed a magazine.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="994" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man swatted at the fly.</p>
    <a1>The fly buzzed away.</a1>
    <a2>The fly stayed still.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="995" asks-for="cause" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The man wrote a will.</p>
    <a1>He was dying.</a1>
    <a2>He was a widower.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="996" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The runner sensed his competitor gaining on him.</p>
    <a1>He dropped out of the race.</a1>
    <a2>He sped up his pace.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="997" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>I thought carefully about the problem.</p>
    <a1>I asked for advice.</a1>
    <a2>I came up with a solution.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="998" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="1">
    <p>The traveler walked on the shaky suspension bridge.</p>
    <a1>He felt terrified.</a1>
    <a2>He felt ecstatic.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="999" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The man anticipated the team's victory.</p>
    <a1>He met his friends to watch the game.</a1>
    <a2>He made a bet with his friends.</a2>
  </item>

  <item id="1000" asks-for="effect" most-plausible-alternative="2">
    <p>The boy couldn't fall asleep.</p>
    <a1>He set his alarm clock.</a1>
    <a2>He counted sheep.</a2>
  </item>

</copa-corpus>