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"A tree fell on the power line.", so "The electricity in the neighborhood went out."

"A tree fell on the power line.", so "The forecast predicted heavy winds."

"The speaker made politically incorrect comments." therefore "He bored the audience."

"The speaker made politically incorrect comments." therefore "He offended the audience."

"I pricked myself with the pin.", so "A bead of sweat dripped from my face."

"I pricked myself with the pin.", so "A drop of blood formed on my finger."

"The fish floated on the surface of the tank." because "It was hungry."

"The fish floated on the surface of the tank." because "It was dead."

"The man's voice sounded hoarse." due to "He had a cold."

"The man's voice sounded hoarse." due to "He quit smoking."

"The elevator doors opened." due to "The elevator arrived at the designated floor."

"The elevator doors opened." due to "The elevator got stuck between floors."

"The teenager snuck out of the house." due to "He lied to his parents."

"The teenager snuck out of the house." due to "His parents grounded him."

"The bathroom flooded." due to "The toilet overflowed."

"The bathroom flooded." due to "The water heater broke."

The cause of "The puppy stayed near its owner." is that "The owner put a collar on the puppy."

The cause of "The puppy stayed near its owner." is that "The owner kept the puppy on a leash."

"The man caught his reflection." due to "He stood under the sprawling tree."

"The man caught his reflection." due to "He stood over the calm lake."

"I missed my girlfriend's phone call.", so "I called her back."

"I missed my girlfriend's phone call.", so "I met her for dinner."

The cause of "The family searched the neighborhood." is that "Their dog ran away from home."

The cause of "The family searched the neighborhood." is that "Expensive jewelry was missing from their home."

"I saw my breath when I exhaled." due to "The weather was chilly."

"I saw my breath when I exhaled." due to "My chest felt tight."

"The employees formed a union." due to "They wanted better working conditions."

"The employees formed a union." due to "Their employer raised their wages."

"I baked an apple pie.", so "A rotting smell filled the kitchen."

"I baked an apple pie.", so "A warm aroma filled the kitchen."

"The woman struggled to walk." because "She wore high heels."

"The woman struggled to walk." because "She took off her shoes."

"Steam rose off of the pot of water." due to "The water boiled."

"Steam rose off of the pot of water." due to "I covered the pot."

"All my socks were in the laundry." therefore "I wore sandals."

"All my socks were in the laundry." therefore "I wore boots."

"The politician's argument was considered absurd.", so "He lost the support of voters."

"The politician's argument was considered absurd.", so "He was accused of corruption."

The effect of "Everyone disapproved of the couple's engagement." is that "The couple got pregnant."

The effect of "Everyone disapproved of the couple's engagement." is that "The couple eloped."

"The building was dedicated to the millionaire." because "The millionaire wanted the building torn down."

"The building was dedicated to the millionaire." because "The millionaire contributed the funds to build it."

"The sale associate accused the girl of stealing." because "The sales associate saw the girl put merchandise in her purse."

"The sale associate accused the girl of stealing." because "The sales associate helped the girl find the purse she liked."

The effect of "The country declared war on the neighboring territory." is that "Soldiers were sent out to fight."

The effect of "The country declared war on the neighboring territory." is that "Soldiers were reunited with their families."

The effect of "The court upheld the controversial ruling." is that "A riot broke loose in front of the courthouse."

The effect of "The court upheld the controversial ruling." is that "A couple exchanged vows in front of the courthouse."

"The girl smelled something burning." because "She took the cookies out of the jar."

"The girl smelled something burning." because "She left the cookies in the oven."

"The rain was pouring down.", so "The storm worsened."

"The rain was pouring down.", so "I dashed to get inside."

The cause of "The building was evacuated." is that "The elevator stopped functioning."

The cause of "The building was evacuated." is that "The fire alarm went off."

"The father resented his son's alcoholism." therefore "The father bought his son a beer."

"The father resented his son's alcoholism." therefore "The father kicked his son out of the house."

"The lawyer took the stairs up to her office." because "The secretary went home for the day."

"The lawyer took the stairs up to her office." because "The elevator was out of order."

"The man became annoyed with his friend." because "His friend interrupted him."

"The man became annoyed with his friend." because "His friend bought him lunch."

The effect of "The girl handed her money to the cashier." is that "The cashier gave the girl her change."

The effect of "The girl handed her money to the cashier." is that "The cashier forgot to give the girl a receipt."

"The woman was put in a wheelchair." because "She was paralyzed in an accident."

"The woman was put in a wheelchair." because "She entered the hospital in a stretcher."

The cause of "Citizens hung the national flag up outside their homes." is that "The country was commemorating its independence."

The cause of "Citizens hung the national flag up outside their homes." is that "The country was facing economic hardship."

The effect of "The team lost the tournament." is that "They disappointed their fans."

The effect of "The team lost the tournament." is that "They inspired their fans."

"My friend pointed out that I had food stuck in my teeth." therefore "I felt embarrassed."

"My friend pointed out that I had food stuck in my teeth." therefore "I felt proud."

The cause of "The boy failed his history exam." is that "He paid attention in class."

The cause of "The boy failed his history exam." is that "He forgot to study."

"The downtown building collapsed." because "An earthquake hit the city."

"The downtown building collapsed." because "Crime rates in the city increased."

"The man's girlfriend broke up with him.", so "He begged her to take him back."

"The man's girlfriend broke up with him.", so "She introduced him to her parents."

"The two children simultaneously reached down to retrieve the ball.", so "The ball rolled away."

"The two children simultaneously reached down to retrieve the ball.", so "Their heads collided."

"The raccoon ransacked the garbage can." due to "There was cardboard in the garbage can."

"The raccoon ransacked the garbage can." due to "The lid was off the garbage can."

"The boy sharpened the pencil." because "It was cheap."

"The boy sharpened the pencil." because "It was dull."

The cause of "The cashier denied the woman a refund for the dress." is that "She lost her receipt."

The cause of "The cashier denied the woman a refund for the dress." is that "The dress didn't fit."

"The scratch in my skin was deep.", so "It healed quickly."

"The scratch in my skin was deep.", so "It left a scar."

The cause of "The man received strange looks from passengers on the train." is that "He was staring at the ground."

The cause of "The man received strange looks from passengers on the train." is that "He was talking to himself."

The effect of "The child left crumbs on the floor." is that "Ants crawled to the crumbs."

The effect of "The child left crumbs on the floor." is that "The child put the bread away."

"The woman handed her sister a tissue." because "The woman's sister folded her hands."

"The woman handed her sister a tissue." because "The woman's sister began to cry."

"The man took a mint." due to "His lips were chapped."

"The man took a mint." due to "He worried about bad breath."

"The couple left early for the show." due to "They anticipated traffic around the theatre."

"The couple left early for the show." due to "They got directions to the theatre."

The effect of "The woman stayed home from work." is that "Her boss praised her."

The effect of "The woman stayed home from work." is that "Her coworker covered for her."

"The man signed the activists' petition." due to "He supported their cause."

"The man signed the activists' petition." due to "He denounced them as crazy."

"The actor's heart was fluttering before his performance." because "He had stage fright."

"The actor's heart was fluttering before his performance." because "He memorized his lines."

"I was lost.", so "I counted my cash."

"I was lost.", so "I unfolded a map."

The effect of "The ripe fruit lingered in the sun." is that "It was eaten."

The effect of "The ripe fruit lingered in the sun." is that "It shriveled up."

"The car broke down." because "I turned the ignition."

"The car broke down." because "The engine overheated."

"The man hurt his back.", so "He went to see a psychiatrist."

"The man hurt his back.", so "He stayed in bed for several days."

The cause of "I started a fire in the fireplace." is that "I was out of firewood."

The cause of "I started a fire in the fireplace." is that "It was cold in the house."

The cause of "The woman stopped jogging." is that "She got a cramp in her side."

The cause of "The woman stopped jogging." is that "She got a second wind."

"I knocked on my neighbor's door." therefore "My neighbor invited me in."

"I knocked on my neighbor's door." therefore "My neighbor left her house."

"The woman sighed with frustration." because "Her husband misunderstood her concerns."

"The woman sighed with frustration." because "Her husband kissed her goodbye."

"The teacher commended the student." because "The student answered the question correctly."

"The teacher commended the student." because "The student hesitated to answer the question."

The effect of "The woman ran out of eggs." is that "She went to the farm."

The effect of "The woman ran out of eggs." is that "She went to the supermarket."

"I encountered an old friend.", so "I revealed a secret to him."

"I encountered an old friend.", so "I gave him a hug."

"The woman avoided going in the lake." due to "She caught a fish."

"The woman avoided going in the lake." due to "It looked contaminated."

The cause of "The student arrived to class soaking wet." is that "His umbrella was broken."

The cause of "The student arrived to class soaking wet." is that "His bike was stolen."

The cause of "The cursor on the computer screen moved." is that "The user clicked the mouse."

The cause of "The cursor on the computer screen moved." is that "The user shifted the mouse."

"The driver took a detour." because "An accident occurred on the main road."

"The driver took a detour." because "She followed the truck in front of her."

"I hung the wet linen on the outdoor clothesline.", so "The linen dried."

"I hung the wet linen on the outdoor clothesline.", so "The linen stained."

The cause of "The woman put on her shades." is that "The sunlight was bright."

The cause of "The woman put on her shades." is that "She hailed a cab."

"The man gazed at the night sky." because "He wished it were summer."

"The man gazed at the night sky." because "He thought it was beautiful."

"I felt exhausted.", so "I went to bed early."

"I felt exhausted.", so "I stayed up all night."

The cause of "The man went to the barber." is that "He was growing out his hair."

The cause of "The man went to the barber." is that "His hair was getting long."

"The boy played mean tricks on his new classmate." due to "The boy welcomed the new classmate."

"The boy played mean tricks on his new classmate." due to "The boy disliked the new classmate."

"I craved a glass of milk." due to "I was eating cookies."

"I craved a glass of milk." due to "I was baking bread."

"It began to rain.", so "The driver turned on the headlights."

"It began to rain.", so "The driver shifted the car into reverse."

"The parking lot of the building was empty." therefore "I parked across the street."

"The parking lot of the building was empty." therefore "I parked near the entrance."

"The writer missed her deadline for the draft submission." due to "She had writer's block."

"The writer missed her deadline for the draft submission." due to "She edited the draft."

"The associate hung up on me." because "I asked to speak to a supervisor."

"The associate hung up on me." because "I provided my identification number."

The effect of "The wind blew through the open window." is that "The doorbell rang."

The effect of "The wind blew through the open window." is that "The curtains shuddered."

"The electricity in my house shut off." because "I unplugged the lamp."

"The electricity in my house shut off." because "I blew a fuse."

"The weightlifter grunted." due to "He flexed his muscles in the mirror."

"The weightlifter grunted." due to "He lifted the bar over his head."

"The student tried to do the math in his head." therefore "He got out a calculator."

"The student tried to do the math in his head." therefore "He got confused."

"The baby fell asleep." because "The father changed the baby's diaper."

"The baby fell asleep." because "The father gently rocked the baby."

"The girl threw the water balloon at the boy.", so "The boy got a concussion."

"The girl threw the water balloon at the boy.", so "The boy got soaked."

"The photographer forgot to use the flash on the camera." therefore "The photos turned out blurry."

"The photographer forgot to use the flash on the camera." therefore "Everyone in the photos refused to smile."

"I declined the invitation to the birthday party." due to "I was lonely."

"I declined the invitation to the birthday party." due to "I was out of town."

"I exercised." due to "I felt energetic."

"I exercised." due to "I was scared."

"I squeezed the damp sponge." therefore "It soaked up water."

"I squeezed the damp sponge." therefore "Water seeped out of it."

The cause of "The vacationers took a ferry to the resort." is that "The resort was booked."

The cause of "The vacationers took a ferry to the resort." is that "The resort was on an island."

"The teenager got a tattoo." because "She was afraid of needles."

"The teenager got a tattoo." because "She wanted to rebel."

"An unfamiliar car parked outside my house.", so "I became suspicious."

"An unfamiliar car parked outside my house.", so "I called the police."

"The criminal turned himself in." because "The evidence implicated him."

"The criminal turned himself in." because " There was no evidence against him."

"The heavyset man decided to lose weight.", so "He cut out sweets."

"The heavyset man decided to lose weight.", so "He avoided caffeine."

"The girl stepped on the ice." therefore "She slid."

"The girl stepped on the ice." therefore "She shivered."

"The woman had rings under her eyes." because "She stayed up all night."

"The woman had rings under her eyes." because "She put her son to bed."

"Lava flowed from the volcano." due to "The volcano erupted."

"Lava flowed from the volcano." due to "The volcano was dormant."

"The woman put her shoes on." because "She knew everyone at the party."

"The woman put her shoes on." because "She wanted to leave the party."

The effect of "I paid the tollbooth attendant." is that "She let me pass through the tollbooth."

The effect of "I paid the tollbooth attendant." is that "She detained me at the tollbooth."

The cause of "The executive went bankrupt." is that "He sold his company stock."

The cause of "The executive went bankrupt." is that "He squandered his fortune."

"The man went to the doctor." due to "The doctor was on leave."

"The man went to the doctor." due to "The man felt ill."

"I exited my bedroom through the window." because "The house was on fire."

"I exited my bedroom through the window." because "The house was empty."