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Jane was tired.
She put on her pajamas.
She forget to put on her pajamas.
She brushed her teeth. She climbed into bed. Before falling asleep she set her alarm clock for the morning.
She brushed her teeth.She climbed into bed.Before falling asleep she feverishly remembered to put on her pajamas and set her alarm clock for the morning.
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Kim planned a romantic picnic for her and her fiance.
They drove to a scenic area to enjoy the day.
They drove to a scenic area to enjoy their favorite vegan sandwiches and apple salad.
She unpacked the food, which looked delicious. Then she realized she had forgotten utensils. It was easy to eat the chicken, but the potato salad was tricky!
She ordered it online, and it looked delicious on the photo.Then she realized it's not tasty.It was easy to order, but it is not a delicious food!
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David wanted to be a dentist.
He worked hard in college, taking prerequisites for dental school.
He did not pass his dentistry course in college.
He submitted his dental school application and got an interview. He prepared for the interview and felt at ease. He got into dental school and became a successful dentist.
He submitted his law school application instead and got an interview.He prepared for the interview and felt at ease.He got into law school and became a successful lawyer.
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Sandra was skipping with her dog one day.
She liked to skip wherever she went.
She liked to skip through the grass.
But she wasn't paying attention to the sidewalk. And she tripped on the edge of a segment of sidewalk. She cried all the way back home ten blocks away.
But she wasn't paying attention to the grass.And she tripped on a rock hidden in the grassShe cried all the way back home ten blocks away.
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In college, Charles had a crush on his photography teacher.
But he didn't want it to interfere with his photography lessons.
He decided to skip the photography class.
One afternoon he had an assignment to use a new camera. He dressed nice and smelled good because he knew he'd need Christina. But Christina didn't help him because he looked and smelled nice.
However, he changed his mind after knowing that his assignment is to use a new camera.He dressed nice and smelled good because he knew he'd need Christina.But Christina didn't help him because he looked and smelled nice.
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I went on a date with my current wife.
It was our first.
It was our first time going out to a movie.
We went to a hockey game together. We won the halftime game! It was a great experience.
We went to a local movie theater together.We won the free tickets!It was a great experience.
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Taylor's teacher gave her an assignment that she didn't understand.
She ended up asking her neighbor for help.
She ended up asking her father for help.
Her neighbor spent hours working with her to complete the task. Taylor turned in the assignment to her teacher. She received the highest grade in the class.
Her father spent hours working with her to complete the task.Taylor turned in the assignment to her teacher.She received the highest grade in the class.
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Jim needed coffee every morning.
But making it took him too long.
Making it didn't take long.
So he bought instant coffee. And he more than enough time to make it. However, he missed the taste of real coffee.
But it took long enough where he had to use instant coffee.He had more than enough time to make it.However, he missed the taste of real coffee.
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Gina had an interview one morning.
She woke up to a blanket of snow.
She woke up to a beautiful sunny day.
Gina was upset because she didn't plan for this. She took a long time to get there because the roads were icy. Gina knew she was going to be late and was upset.
Gina was upset because she had work.She took a long time to get there because she was enjoying the sun.Gina knew she was going to be late and was upset.
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Julie went to the beach.
She fell asleep while sun tanning.
She read while under a huge umbrella.
She got a terrible sunburn. Her skin was very painful for several days. She always wore sunscreen after that day.
The umbrella was thing, and she still ended up with a terrible sunburn.Her skin was very painful for several days.She always wore sunscreen after that day.
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Tim was a civil engineer.
He had drawn the plans for a large skyscraper.
He had lost the plans for a large skyscraper.
Tim was present on the most important day of construction. If everything didn't go perfectly he was going to lose his job. He was very nervous, but everything worked out perfectly!
Tim was present on the most important day of construction.If everything didn't go perfectly he was going to lose his jobHe was very nervous, because he had lost the plans.
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Joey went to the pumpkin patch with his kindergarten class.
He picked the biggest pumpkin he could find.
He was allergic to pumpkin, so he bought some shiny apples instead.
They went on a hayride, too. He even got to pet some baby goats. When he got home from school he drew a scary face on his pumpkin.
They went on a hayride, tooHe even got to pet some baby goats.When he got home from school he drew a scary face on his apples.
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Jeff was eating leftovers from last night's party.
During the next morning, his stomach was violently growling.
He was eating cake and felt happy.
He immediately got up to vomit in the bathroom. For the remainder of the day, he was vomiting. He couldn't digest anything.
He ate too much and got up to vomit in the bathroom.For the remainder of the day, he was vomiting.He couldn't digest anything.
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Jill wanted to learn how to swim.
All of her friends swam at the local pool so Jill felt left out.
All of her friends swam at the local pool and helped Jill to swim.
She decided to sign up for lessons. She took the 3 week course and could now swim. Jill showed off her swimming skills to her friends.
She decided to sign up for lessons on top of that.She took the 3 week course and could now swim better.Jill showed off her swimming skills to her friends when they met back up at the pool.
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Ben drove down a dark street.
A deer jumped out in the road.
He saw a deer running into the woods.
Ben swerved his car to miss the deer! The deer bounded away from the car. Ben missed the deer be a few inches.
Ben swerved his car to see the deer!The deer bounded away from the woods.Ben missed seeing the deer be a few seconds.
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Chris played baseball for his school's team.
No one thought he was good.
He was the best player they had.
He missed the ball every time he swung. He practiced really hard after the last game that his team lost. The next game, he scored a home run and was the reason his team won.
He never missed the ball every time he swung.He practiced really hard after the last game that his team lost.The next game, he scored a home run and was the reason his team won.
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When Bill gets out of prison no one will hire him.
So Bill starts his own company.
So Bill starts playing the guitar in shopping malls for donations.
Bill gives ex cons a second chance by hiring them. Bill's business becomes successful using exclusively ex cons. Bill even wins a community service award
Bill gets a second chance when someone hires him.Bill's starts a business later, and it becomes successful using exclusively ex cons.Bill even wins a community service award
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Sam was being bullied in school.
He always ran home crying.
He always stood up for himself.
Then one day he decided to face up to his bully. He turned and stood his ground bravely. To his shock, his bully turned and fled!
Then one day he decided to fight his bully.He turned and stood his ground bravely.To his shock, his bully turned and fled!
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Vera wept as she held the shredded flesh of her dog in her arms.
A semi had raced up her quiet street and ran over him.
Another dog had attack her beloved pet.
He hadn't even stopped, when he'd seen what he'd done. Vera put together a funeral fit for a person for her dog. She buried him under the peaceful branches of the silver birches.
The other dog hadn't even stopped, when he'd seen how badly he'd mauled Vera's dog.Vera put together a funeral fit for a person for her dog.She buried him under the peaceful branches of the silver birches.
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Dave went to the beach with buckets.
He began to take sand from the beach and put it into buckets.
He filled the buckets with water.
He took the buckets home. In Dave's backyard was a square wooden box in which he dumped sand. Now Dave had a proper sandbox with real beach sand.
He dumped out the water and filled them with sand instead, then took the buckets home.In Dave's backyard was a square wooden box in which he dumped sand.Now Dave had a proper sandbox with real beach sand.
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Jake was nervous to meet Becky's parents.
She assured him that they would love him but he didn't buy it.
She assured him that they would not talk to him.
They arrived at the restaurant and are seated at a table. Her parents arrive a few minutes later and are greeted by Jake. The dinner went well, Becky's parents loved Jake.
She was just joking to get him to calm down.They all arrived at the restaurant at the same time and Jake introduced himself to her parents.The dinner went well, Becky's parents loved Jake.
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It was mother's day.
Jake wanted to do something special for his mother.
Jake completely forgot about it.
Jake made breakfast for his mother in bed. Afterwards, Jake surprised her with a bouquet of roses. Jake's mother thanked him for being so generous.
So Jake thought of making dinner for his mother insteadAfterwards, Jake surprised her with a bouquet of roses.Jake's mother thanked him for being so generous.
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Sam heard a rustling sound in the cupboard.
She assumed the mouse had returned.
She assumed her son was hiding there.
She set out a trap with a dab of peanut butter and waited. Sam heard a loud snap. She tossed the dead mouse into the trash.
She found out it was a mouse and not her son so she laid down a trap.Sam heard a loud snap.She tossed the dead mouse into the trash.
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Jill decided she would try a different ice cream flavor.
This time she tried cinnamon heart ice cream.
She tried to pick a new one but she decided just to get a chocolate instead.
She didn't realize it was going to be spicy hot. The man working the counter saw she didn't like it. So he gave her a cone of her favorite for free.
She didn't like making decisions.The man working at the counter saw her struggle.He gave her a sample of a new flavor for free.
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Jenna had just ordered some sweaters.
She received them in the mail quickly.
They didn't look anything like the pictures so she sent them back and got a refund.
When she tried them on, they were too big. She had to call them and send them back. Luckily, she was able to get the right size quickly.
When she tried them on the next ones they sent, they were too big.She had to call them and send them back again.Luckily, she was able to get the right size on the third try.
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Matt bought a stock on the stock market.
It cost him a lot of money.
It lost him a lot of money.
He was excited to see that it increased with value over time. He sold the stock a month later. He bought a cheeseburger and fries with his new money and was happy.
He was sad to see that it decreased with value over time.He sold the stock a week later.He bought a cheeseburger and fries since he had no money.
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Melanie was making blueberry muffins.
Partway through, she realized she had a problem.
Partway through, she realized she wanted pancakes instead.
She was out of blueberries! Then she thought of a great substitution - cherries! She used frozen cherries and made delicious muffins!
She was out of pancake mix!Then she thought of a great substitution - almond flour!She used gluten-free almond flour and made delicious pancakes!
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Lucy and Lisa decided to play Barbie dolls.
They girls brought all of Lisa's dolls into the yard.
The girls couldn't find any of Lisa's dolls.
They girls played with the dolls in the grass. They quickly got tired of their dolls camping. The girls brought Lisa's whole doll house out into the yard.
They girls searched for the dolls in the house.They quickly got tired of searching.The girls went to play back out into the yard.
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Kylie was only 17 years old.
She was very successful in the family business.
She had no interest in working.
She decided to buy her first house. Her parents sat her down and told her of house responsibilities. She decided it was way too much and she should wait to buy.
She wanted to buy her first house.Her parents sat her down and told her of house responsibilities.She decided it was way too much and she should wait to buy.
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I have an old dog.
His hips hurt, so he can't do much.
My dog's hips hurt him too much, so I decided to put him down.
I want to have an active dog. One that I can take on hikes with me. I think I need to get a new puppy.
I want to have an active dog.One that I can take on hikes with me.I'm going to get a new puppy.
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Bill recently inherited his father's pocket watch.
Bill wanted to insure the watch in the event of theft.
It was not worth much so he didn't insure it.
When Bill met with the appraiser, he was a bit nervous. Bill was shocked when the appraiser told him the value. Bill was told the watch was worth over $1 million dollars!
Then Bill met with an appraiser.Bill was shocked when the appraiser told him the value.Bill was told the watch was worth over $1 million dollars!
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McKenzie signed up for a sewing class in school.
She was introduced the sewing machine and many different techniques.
She ignored the sewing machine and many different techniques.
McKenzie fell in love with the art of sewing. She began to sew at home and make original pieces. McKenzie began to sell her original pieces.
McKenzie never fell in love with the art of sewing.She instead began to paint at home and made original pieces.McKenzie began to sell her original pieces.
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Today I would be going on my first date.
I searched through my closet for the perfect dress.
I searched through my closet and found the perfect dress.
I had to decide between two dresses. Black or Red? Finally I decided to go with red.
I had to decide between two pairs of shoes.Black or Red?Finally I decided to go with red.
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Gina was walking home from the park.
A dog that was loose at the park had begun following her home.
A man started following her home.
She stopped and let the dog catch up with her. The friendly dog licked her hand, and looked up at her. She decided she would ask her mom if she could keep the dog.
She ran so that the man could not catch up with her.A friendly officer saw her hand shaking, and looked up at her.She decided she would ask the officer if she could be walked home.
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Joeldeen was an immigrant from france.
She arrived in Florida to make a better living.
She arrived in Florida to teach English to ESL students.
She had trouble learning english. Joeldeen was struggling to she went to school for education. She ended up learning english.
She is good in teaching English.Joeldeen was one of the best teachers.She ended up producing the most bright students in English.
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Ryan went camping with his friends.
This was his first time and he was excited.
After it started raining, they decided to go back home.
That all changed when he heard rustling near some trees. Scared, he told his friends to take a look. It turned out to be a chipmunk, they all shared a laugh.
He was relieved that he didn't have to camp.He was scared he would have embarrassed himselfHe would never try again
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Ethan was doing some spring cleaning.
He found a lot of things that he didn't use anymore.
He didn't find many things he didn't use anymore.
He decided to have a garage sale. His sister helped him price and set everything up. He ended up making a lot of money from the sale.
He decided to have a garage sale.His sister helped him price and set everything up.He ended up making barely any money from the sale.
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I wanted to start a Notary business.
My State requires that I purchase a Bond.
I didn't know where to start.
I brought up a list of Insurance Companies on the internet. The one I contacted required $50. I paid the fee and now I am a Notary Public.
I brought up a list of Insurance Companies on the internet.The one I contacted required $50.I paid the fee and now I am a Notary Public.
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Russ drove to the store to buy some food.
He saw an open space and pulled right in.
He saw a handicapped space and pulled right in.
When he exited the car he saw that he was in a handicapped space. Russ backed out and looked for another space. He found an open space much further from the entrance.
When he exited the car someone saw that he was in a handicapped space.They complained and Russ ran back and looked for another space.He found an open space much further from the entrance.
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In the last mile of a marathon only two runners were in contention.
They began to pick up their pace and run even faster.
They both got cramps and had to drop out of the race.
One runner slipped on the ground and tripped the other. They both tumbled and fell on the ground. They rested for a few second before getting back up.
One runner got cramps on the ground and tripped the other.They both rested on the ground.They rested for a few second before they drop out.
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Cassidy was at her friend's house sleeping over.
Her friend's mom was out drinking with a friend.
Her friend's mom was joining them in the sleep over.
Late at night the two women came home drunk. Cassidy wasn't used to being around that, and was uncomfortable. She decided to go home right then.
Late at night t, the mom went out and got drunk.Cassidy wasn't used to being around that when the mom came home and was uncomfortable.She decided to go home right then.
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Jon's friends told him he had a secret valentine.
He got excited and bought chocolates for his secret valentine.
He got excited and bought flowers for his secret valentine.
His friends said she will come to his house on Valentine's Day. On V-Day, his friends came to his house and revealed it a prank. Jon angrily kicked his friend out and ate candy by himself.
His friends said she will come to his house on Valentine's Day.On V-Day, his friends came to his house and revealed it a prank.Jon angrily kicked his friend out and threw the flowers out.
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Gina had thrown up her dinner.
And she couldn't be more pleased.
She ended up at the hospital with food poisoning.
She had eaten way too much, and it made her sick. After it came back up she began to feel better. No longer full and sick, Gina was now hungry.
She had eaten way too much raw meat, and it made her sick.After it came back up she began to feel better.No longer full and sick, Gina was now hungry.
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Jim needed money to pay his bills.
He had trouble getting a job so he turned to crime.
He doesn't think he can steal the money so he found a job.
One day, during a robbery, he was caught. The owner was an officer and instead of arresting he gave him a loan. Now Jim has his own business and is forever grateful.
One day, during his shift, they were robbed.The owner was an officer and he arrested the culprit.Now Jim is forever grateful that he look for a job instead of stealing.
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Rachel has a degree in Linguistics.
Every time she shares this, people always ask the same question.
But she never tells anyone what her real job is, so they won't ask questions.
They ask how many languages Rachel speaks. Rachel is tired of explaining what Linguistics is. Rachel is only fluent in English.
That's because people would ask how many languages Rachel speaks.Rachel is tired of explaining what Linguistics is.Rachel is only fluent in English.
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Donald lived in the country all of his life.
He laughed because the kids didn't like things Donald did.
I laughed at the joke Donald told us.
Like the time Donald used the bathroom in the bushes. One kid complained because his house was nearby. Another kid complained because Donald didn't wipe his butt.
It was a really funny joke, some kids didn't really like Donald.One kid complained because his house was nearby.Another kid complained because Donald didn't wipe his butt.
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Sharon slept right through her alarm clock!
She was dreaming of the ocean and how the waves sounded.
She was late for work but made it in.
She didn't even hear her family leave for church. When she woke up and everyone was gone she was afraid. She couldn't believe they had gone without her!
She didn't even hear her family leave for church.She was afraid that her boss would be mad at her.She couldn't believe that her boss was late as well!
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During the Holiday Season my neighbor, Mary, feels lonely.
Her husband died a few years ago and her son moved away last summer.
Mary decided to take a cruise for the holidays.
This year I invited Mary to come to my house for Thanksgiving. I was so happy that she said she would come. We all had a wonderful time enjoying the Holiday together!
This year I invited Mary to come to my house for Thanksgiving.I was so happy to instead hear that she would be on a holiday.She had a wonderful time enjoying the holiday!
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Jen had just finished the dishes.
She flipped the switch for the disposal.
She forgot to flipped the switch for the disposal.
Nothing happened. She realized that the disposal was broken. Using a tool, she fixed it.
Nothing happened when she remembered to flip the switch.She realized that the disposal was broken.Using a tool, she fixed it.
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CeCe thought she was good at skiing.
She challenged her friend to a race.
She bragged to her friends and then fell down and broke her leg.
On the way down the slopes, her friend crashed. CeCe stopped to help her friend. Later her friend beat her down the mountain.
On their way to get help her friend crashed.They had to call for help.Later her friend was in the hospital with her.
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Martha went to the movies by herself.
She was nervous people would think she was weird.
Surprisingly she saw her high school crush there.
However, she really wanted to see the movie she was going to. She found that nobody was paying any attention to her at all. She enjoyed the movie by herself.
She got nervous because he was with another girl.She found that he wasnt paying any attention to her at all.She enjoyed the movie by herself.
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Pete decided to wear a hat today.
He took out a ball cap and donned it upon his head.
He took out a woolen beanie and donned it upon his head.
His neighbor made a comment when he walked outside. Pete tipped his hat and kept going. The neighbor laughed at such a gesture and bowed to Pete.
His neighbor made a comment when he walked outside with the beanie on.Pete tipped his hat and kept going.The neighbor laughed at such a gesture and bowed to Pete.
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Tom was remodeling a house for his boss.
His boss had told him to put in new wood flooring.
He told his boss to put in new wood flooring.
Tom decided he didn't want to do that, so he put in carpet. Tom's boss came back, and got angry at the flooring. Tom's boss made him do the floor all over again.
His boss was taken aback.When Tom came back he fired Tom for telling him what to do.Tom was now out of a job,
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Lucy needed to fix the light fixtures in her bedroom.
Her bedroom was looking rather dim.
Her bedroom had several candles that were lit.
She therefore went to ask her siblings for help. They came over and fixed the lights. Lucy was grateful.
She asked her siblings to help with the fixtures.They came over and fixed the lights.Lucy was grateful.
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Judy was walking down the street minding her own business.
When a gentleman stopped her on the street.
When a gentleman mugged her.
He asked her a few questions about herself. After answering the questions Judy is given a prize. Judy took her prize home and shared it with the family.
She chased after him.She caught up to him and got her purse back.She went home and told her family the story.
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Kelly wanted some new earrings.
Luckily her parents got her a new pair.
Her parents refused to get her a new pair.
Kelly was so happy about it. She immediately tried some on. They fit perfectly.
Kelly was so sad about it.She immediately went inside her room.She cried all night.
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Jane was tired of her commute being so long.
Jane decided to move closer to her work.
Jane decided to move farther to her work.
Home prices were really expensive there. Jane had to save up for months to afford the down payment. After she moved, Jane was fired and had to make another long commute.
Home prices were really inexpensive there.Jane had to save up for months to afford the down payment.After she moved, Jane was fired and had to make a different long commute.
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I visited several local animal shelters, looking for a puppy to adopt.
I knew Watson was perfect, by the friendly way he greeted me!
He decided to adopt a kitten instead.
The animal shelter said he needed to be observed for one week. One week later, I arrived at the shelter an hour before opening. A lady was ahead of me, but thankfully in line for a different dog!
The animal shelter let me adopt right away.One week later, I arrived at the shelter an hour before opening.I decided to adopt a dog as well.
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Art loves deep sea fishing.
Art and his buddies chartered a boat for 4 hours of fishing.
Art and his buddies couldn't find a charter boat to go fishing.
They decided that whoever had the strangest catch would get $50. Art caught an octopus. He received $50 for having the strangest catch of the day.
The following week, they chartered a boat and agreed that whoever had the strangest catch would get $50.Art caught an octopus.He received $50 for having the strangest catch of the day.
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Milo realizes that his back has begun to grow hair.
He decides that he doesn't want to have any hair on his back.
He decided that he doesn't mind the hair on his back.
He carefully plucks some of the hair off using tweezers. It is a difficult process, but he finally gets all the hair. Milo is happy that he no longer has back hair.
He carefully plucks some of the hair off his friend's back though using tweezers.It is a difficult process, but he finally gets all the hair.Milo's friend is happy that he no longer has back hair.
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Vladimir notices that all his friends at school have new bags.
He begs his mother to replace his old bag, but she refuses.
His mother buys him a bag just like his friends' bags.
Finally when he points out his friends new bags, she reconsiders. She buys Vladimir a new bag for school. Vladimir is very happy to have a new bag like his friends do.
When he points out his friends new bags, she is glad he will fit in.Vladimir takes the new bag for school.Vladimir is very happy to have a new bag like his friends do.
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Sean has always wanted to visit India.
He learns as much as he can about India before his trip.
He buys tickets to Bombay.
Finally Sean flies to New Delhi, India. He pets an enormous elephant in New Delhi. Sean is so happy that he finally visited India.
Finally Sean flies to Bombay, India.He pets an enormous elephant in Bombay.Sean is so happy that he finally visited India.
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Ella loved to color with crayons.
One day, Ella found a rogue crayon under a chair.
One day, Ella found paint and decide she wanted to paint instead.
She decided to surprise Mom with a drawing on the glass doors. Mommy walked into the room before Ella was finished. Mommy's gasp at the immensity of the drawing surprised Ella.
She decided to surprise Mom with a painting on the glass doors.Mommy walked into the room before Ella was finished.Mommy's gasp at the immensity of the painting surprised Ella.
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Ramona was walking home from school.
All of a sudden it started to pour outside.
All of a sudden it started getting very sunny.
Ramona didn't have an umbrella. By the time she got home she was soaking wet! Afterwards, Ramona quickly changed into dry clothes.
Ramona didn't have an umbrella.Ramona enjoyed her walk home in the sunshineAfterwards, Ramona changed into lighter clothes.
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Marsha loved swimming in her pool at night.
It was very relaxing.
She stopped doing it after a stranger scared her.
One night, Marsha heard a lot of squeaks. Then, she felt something touch her hair! She looked up, and saw it was a bat!
One night before she stopped doing it, Marsha heard a lot of squeaks.Then, she felt something touch her hair!She looked up, and saw it was a bat!
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John had never wrestled before.
He was convinced to join the tournament by his friends.
He was too scared to get hurt.
He didn't realize it was meant as a joke. He wound up surviving longer than expected. Now he thinks it's something he wants to pursue.
He didn't realize it is not true.He wound up thinking he will get beaten.Now he thinks he will not wrestle ever.
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Ana was making a volcano for her science fair project.
She had a difficult time setting it up.
She had an easy time setting it up.
But finally she figured everything out. When her volcano erupted at the science fair, the teachers laughed. They gave Anna an A+ on her project!
She finished and figured it was time to relax.When her volcano erupted at the science fair, the teachers smiledThey gave Anna an A+ on her project!
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I visited Kosice, Slovakia.
I decided to see the history museum.
I decided to visit its parks.
I was the only visitor there. One of the staff went with me. She turned on and off the lights as I entered and exited the rooms.
I was the only visitor there.One of the staff went with me.She explained the exhibits to me.
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Ian was going bald.
And he blamed his baldness for all of his problems.
And he attributed his baldness for all of his successes.
But one night, he saw an infomercial for a hair regrowth product. He had a bad feeling about it but ordered it anyway. After receiving and trying it, Ian only felt regret and hopelessness.
But one night, his wife saw an infomercial for a hair regrowth product.He had didn't want it about it but she ordered it anyway.After receiving and trying it, Ian only felt anger and loss.
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Usually a good student, Joan was confused about fractions.
She panicked when the teacher announced a test on fractions.
She studied until she felt comfortable when the teacher announced a test on fractions.
Joan feigned illness to avoid the test. Then, she continued playing sick for the rest of the week. When she returned to school, she told the class her tonsils came out.
Joan had a tonsillectomy and missed the test.Then, she stayed home sick for the rest of the week.When she returned to school, she told the class her tonsils came out.
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I was camping with my friends.
We pitched the tent and ate hot dogs.
We tried but pitch the tent, but gave up and made hot dogs.
We set up our bags in the tent. I heard a roar. It was a bear.
We set up our hot dogs on the grill.I heard a roar.It was a bear.
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Jason went to work today but he wished he'd stayed home.
He works as a teller in his local Bank of America.
Jason works as a wind technician.
A man walked in and announced he had a gun. The gunman demanded Jason fill a bag with money. A patron in the bank punched the gunman for not showing his gun.
A man walked in and announced he had a gun.The gunman demanded Jason fill a bag with turbine supplies.Jason punched the gunman for not showing his gun.
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John gave all his money to charity.
He couldn't pay his rent.
He won the lottery the next day.
He was kicked out of his apartment. He found himself living on the streets. He was taken in by the homeless shelter that his money paid for.
He got a new luxury apartment.He found himself living on a tony street.He again helped the homeless shelter that his money paid for.
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I decided to make oatmeal for breakfast.
I put the package of oats in a bowl.
I ate the oats directly from the package.
I added a cup of boiling water to it. I let it sit for 5 minutes. And finally, I got to eat it.
I poured a cup of boiling water right into the package.I let it sit for 5 minutes.And finally, I got to eat it.
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Bob set a thick slab of wood on his workbench.
He took his electric saw and cut down the middle.
He took out his hammer and began to hammer nails into it.
Sawdust began to fly in every direction. Bob had to stop to clear away the dust. He put all the sawdust in his garbage can.
It was really noise and others began to complain.Bob had to stop because he was making others uncomfortable.He put the hammer away and decided to work later.
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Carl went for a hike along a wide river.
When it got really hot he took his clothes off and went for a swim.
He jumped in with all his clothes on.
The water felt good to Carl. He swam to the other side of the river. When he got out he realized he clothes were on the other side.
The water felt good to Carl, even with all his clothes weighing him down.He swam to the other side of the river.When he got out he realized his change of dry clothes were on the other side.
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Dan loses his job.
His friends try to give him money.
His friends try to get him his job back.
But he is too proud to take it money from friends. So they set up a fake radio contest and rig it for him to win. He never finds out the truth.
But he is too proud to take the position from his friends.So they call a radio contest and get an interview for himHe finds out the truth and is happy.
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Jane bought a new truck.
She wanted to take it off roading.
She never took it off roading.
She was having fun until she heard a snap. The truck had broken down. Jane had to be towed back.
She was having fun on the highway until she heard a snap.The truck had broken down.Jane had to be towed back to the suburbs.
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Ed was supposed to bring ice to the family picnic.
As he pulled in, he realized he had forgotten it!
He brought too much ice.
He backed out hurriedly. He went to the convenience store and bought a few big bags. Then he returned, bearing the ice!
He back out hurriedly.He went to the convenience store and returned a few big bags.Then he returned, bearing less ice!
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Laura was going on her first date with Bill.
Laura met Bill at the movie theatre.
Laura met Bill at a coffee shop.
They watched the latest comedy release. Afterwards, they went to the coffee shop. Laura thought the date went really well.
They talked about the latest comedy release.Afterwards, they went to the movies.Laura thought the date went really well.
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Haley wanted a new pet.
She decided on a guinea pig.
She wanted a fish.
When she hugged it she broke out in a rash. Haley was allergic to it. She had to find it a new home.
When she got it she put it in an aquarium.Haley was quickly getting bored of it.She had to find it a new home.
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Bob was wrestling with his brother.
All of the sudden, they crashed into the wall.
All of the sudden, they crashed onto the carpet.
They left a big hole. They quickly went to the store to buy plaster. They fixed the hole before their dad came home from work!
They left a big rugburn on their bodies.They quickly went to the store to buy band-aids and antibiotics.They fixed their problems before their dad came home from work!
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I have a pet cat named Nala.
She had decided one day that she was going to venture outside.
One day i found her dead in my neighbors bushes.
She was lost for days and had gotten into a fight with a stray animal. When she was found she had multiple injuries. We rushed her to the vet, and she was all fixed up afterwards.
She was lost for days and had gotten into a fight with a stray animal.I found her dead.We rushed her to the vet where they cremated her.
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Tim was mad.
His co worker never did any work.
His co worker was mad Tim never did any work.
Tim was in a group project with the co worker. Tim told his boss. The co worker ended up getting fired.
Tim was in a group project with the co worker.Tim told his boss.Tim ended up getting fired.
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James is late to work today.
He rushes out of the house and drives very fast toward the office.
He rushes out of the house and makes it to work just in time.
However, a police officer pulls him over for driving too fast. The officer gives James a speeding ticket. James decides he will never try to drive that fast again.
However a cop saw him and sent a ticket to him in the mail.He comes home and sees the ticket.James decides he will never try to drive that fast again.
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Alex ordered a new mirror.
When it arrived it was the perfect size.
When it arrived it was broken.
Before she could hang it, she dropped it. It shattered into a million pieces. Alex is now going to have bad luck.
She returned it and got a new one, but before she could hang the new one, she dropped it.It shattered into a million pieces.Alex is now going to have bad luck.
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I've always loved to bake.
My father is a diabetic and on a very strict diet.
My father is a diabetic and hated desserts.
Today, I decided to bake a sugar and starch free dessert for him. This afternoon, I baked a banana bread for him from scratch. Once it cooled, I got in my car and delivered the bread to him.
Today, I decided to bake a steak for him.This afternoon, I baked the steak for him from scratch.Once it cooled, I got in my car and delivered the steak to him.
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Lisa wanted to go to the beach.
Unfortunately, she had too much homework.
Thankfully, she didn't have any homework.
Lisa decided to finish the homework as fast as possible. She drank some coffee and worked for four hours. She finished and was finally able to go to the beach!
Lisa decided to get to the beach as fast as possible.She hung out at the beach all day.She finished her time there and went home.
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Amy and Judy were having lunch when Erin approached them.
Amy no longer liked Erin but pretended to she did.
Amy hugged Erin and they got along great.
Erin went on and on about making amends for talking behind her back. Amy let her talk waiting to hear if she actually had anything to say. Amy was relieved when lunch ended and she no longer had to play nice.
Erin went on and on talking with Amy.Amy let her talk waiting to hear everything she had to say.Amy was sad when lunch ended and she no longer was with Erin.
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I applied to 7 colleges.
I got wait-listed from my first choice.
I got accepted to my first choice.
I was accepted to my second and third, but third offered more money. I went to my third choice college. I have great friends and am glad I chose here.
I was accepted to my second and third, but third offered more money.I went with my first choice collegeI have great friends and am glad I chose here.
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Bob was eating dinner when he felt something funny in his mouth.
As he was chewing he bit down on something hard.
While chewing he looked down at his dinner and saw ants.
He spit out the piece and found out it was part of his tooth. It did not hurt so he kept eating. About a week later his tooth felt funny because it was so jagged.
He spit out an ant and found out it was dead.It did not taste bad so he kept eating.About a week later his stomach felt funny because it was so full of ants.
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Macy finished her 2-3 report on global warming.
Afterwards, she submitted the assignment to her teacher.
She was counting on a good grade and was thrilled when the teacher gave her an A-.
A week later, her grade appeared in the gradebook. Macy was surprised since she received an F. The teacher said that she submitted the wrong document.
A week later, her was expecting the gradebook.Macy was surprised she received A-.The teacher said that she did a great job.
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Martha had two cats.
Her cats were named Billy and Bobby.
Her other two dogs were named Mimi and Milli.
One day Billy ran away. Bobby disappeared shortly after. Later that night Bobby brought Billy home.
One day Mimi ran away.Milli disappeared shortly after.Later that night Milli brought Mimi home.
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Nala was at a family picnic.
A bee approached her drink, and she shooed it away.
A stray dog approached her.
But the bee stung her! Nala's arm immediately began to swell. That was how she discovered she was allergic to bees.
But the dog bit her!Nala's arm immediately began to swell.That was how she discovered she was scared of dogs.
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David asked his father if they could drive to the toy store.
While they were driving David counted his allowance.
While they were driving David lost his allowance.
At the toy store, David ran over to the toy cars. He picked out a car that he could afford. David bought the car and took it home.
At the toy store, David ran over to the toy cars.He cried when he saw the car that he could no longer afford.David's dad bought the car for him and David took it home.
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I took my daughter and her friend to the MFA in Boston.
We went to a John Singer Sargent exhibit.
We had to leave the exhibit early because her friend started having an allergic reaction.
My daughter's friend was 13. She asked a lot of questions and looked at the art a lot. She ended up taking art in high school.
My daughter's friend was 13, and we went back a different time.She asked a lot of questions and looked at the art a lot.She ended up taking art in high school.
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Kate wanted to play with Jane.
She called Jane to ask her if she could.
Her mom said no because Jane had lice.
Jane thought it was a good idea. They met at the park. The girls had a lot of fun playing together.
Kate thought it would be a good idea if she snuck out.She met Jane at the park.The girls had a lot of fun playing together.
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Yvonne wants a snack.
She has been on a very strict diet lately.
She has not been on a diet lately.
However, Yvonne is craving chips for a snack. She went to the pantry for her snack. Yvonne doesn't regret breaking her diet for chips.
Yvonne is craving chips for a snack.She went to the pantry for her snack.Yvonne doesn't regret not starting a diet from chips.
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There was a kid named Bill.
Bill always ate sugar with everything.
Bill was allergic to sugar.
Until one day the sugar went missing. So Bill was looking and he did not find it. So he learned sugar did not have to go with everything.
Until one day the sugar went missing.So Bill was not looking and he did not find it.So he learned sugar did not have to go with everything.
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Sara was on the phone with her friend.
Somehow, they ended up in an argument.
Then, Sara hung up before they got in an argument.
Sara got upset and hung up the phone. Her and her friend didn't speak for almost a week. Finally, Sara's friend apologized.
Sara got upset that they had almost had an argument.Her and her friend didn't speak for almost a week.Finally, Sara's friend apologized.