text: My body cast a shadow over the grass because the sun was rising.

source: copa


text: The woman tolerated her friend's difficult behavior because the woman knew her friend was going through a hard time.


text: The women met for coffee because they wanted to catch up with each other.


text: The runner wore shorts because the forecast predicted high temperatures.


text: The guests of the party hid behind the couch because it was a surprise party.


text: The politician lost the election because no one voted for him.


text: The stain came out of the shirt because i bleached the shirt.


text: The man got a discount on his groceries because he used a coupon.


text: The physician misdiagnosed the patient therefore the patient filed a malpractice lawsuit against the physician.


text: The customer filed a complaint with the store manager because the sales associate acted rude to the customer.


text: The woman repaired her faucet because the faucet was leaky.


text: The elderly woman suffered a stroke therefore the woman's daughter moved in to take care of her.


text: The pond froze over for the winter therefore people skated on the pond.


text: The offender violated parole therefore she was sent back to jail.


text: I poured water on my sleeping friend therefore my friend awoke.


text: The girl gasped because her friend stuck an ice cube down her back.


text: The shirt shrunk because i put it in the dryer.


text: It got dark outside therefore the moon became visible in the sky.


text: I hung up the phone because the caller said goodbye to me.


text: The woman's ring slipped off in the shower therefore the ring went down the drain.


text: The girl received a trophy because she won a spelling bee.


text: The woman's date wanted to look like a gentleman therefore he opened the door for her.


text: The farmland needed irrigation therefore a canal was constructed.


text: The host cancelled the party because she was certain she had the flu.


text: The woman gave the man her phone number because she was attracted to him.


text: The skydiver glided safely to the ground because she opened her parachute.


text: The toddler became cranky therefore her mother put her down for a nap.


text: The child became immune to the disease because he received the vaccine for the disease.


text: The grape juice fermented therefore the juice turned to wine.


text: The friends' debate dragged on interminably because the friends were splitting hairs.


text: The woman hummed to herself because she was in a good mood.


text: The man hated his new haircut therefore he wore a hat.


text: The police aimed their weapons at the fugitive therefore the fugitive dropped his gun.


text: The patient was dehydrated therefore the nurse gave him an IV.


text: The girl found the missing puzzle piece therefore she completed the puzzle.


text: The man urgently leaped out of bed because he wanted to shut off the alarm clock.


text: The papers were disorganized therefore i put them into alphabetical order.


text: The woman won the lottery therefore she bought a yacht.


text: The seamstress pushed the threaded needle into the fabric therefore the thread went through the fabric.


text: The woman hired a lawyer because she decided to sue her employer.


text: The tenant misplaced his keys to his apartment therefore his landlord unlocked the door.


text: My favorite song came on the radio therefore i sang along to it.


text: The executive decided not to hire the applicant because the applicant failed a background check.


text: The man's eye became infected therefore he went blind.


text: The bird couldn't fly because it injured its wing.


text: The girl made a wish because she saw a shooting star.


text: The woman shivered as she got out the pool therefore she wrapped herself in a towel.


text: The nurse prepared the needle for the patient's injection therefore the patient tensed up.


text: The man threw out the bread because it was stale.


text: The children knocked over a lamp because they had a pillow fight.


text: I drank from the water fountain because i was thirsty.


text: The homeowners disliked their nosy neighbors therefore they built a fence around their property.


text: The bodybuilder lifted weights therefore her muscles became fatigued.


text: The cook stirred the ingredients in the bowl therefore the ingredients blended together.


text: The man signed the document therefore the transaction became official.


text: The police officer dropped the gun therefore the gun went off.


text: The woman felt compelled to help someone in need therefore she donated blood.


text: The woman felt lonely therefore she adopted a cat.


text: I rubbed sandpaper on the wood therefore the wood became smooth.


text: The crowd gave the band a standing ovation therefore the band reappeared on the stage.


text: The man threw his empty can onto the street therefore he was fined for littering.


text: My stomach growled because i forgot to eat breakfast.


text: The boaters set off a flare therefore their boat was rescued.


text: The man removed his coat because he entered the house.


text: The family took their dog to the veterinarian because the dog injured his paw.


text: The woman dangled the biscuit above the dog therefore the dog jumped up.


text: I learned how to play the board game because my friend explained the rules to me.


text: The man went away for the weekend because he wanted to relax.


text: The shop was closed because the shop was undergoing renovation.


text: The boy tuned the radio because the station was coming in with static.


text: The terrorist set off the bomb therefore the bomb exploded.


text: The police handcuffed the suspect because the suspect resisted arrest.


text: The authorities vowed to protect the identity of the crime victim therefore they withheld the victim's name from the public.


text: The man's clothes fit loosely because he lost weight.


text: The clock stopped ticking therefore the clock showed the wrong time.


text: The man closed the umbrella because he approached the building.


text: The man craved a cigarette because he was addicted to nicotine.


text: The man dropped food on the floor therefore his dog ran over to eat the food.


text: The girl was angry with her friend therefore the girl spread a rumor about her friend.


text: The fugitive hid from the police therefore the fugitive remained at large.


text: I tipped the bottle therefore the liquid in the bottle poured out.


text: The woman spoke with a foreign accent because she migrated from another country.


text: The boy's mouth stung because he ate a pepper.


text: I finished a page of the book therefore i turned to the next page.


text: The service at the restaurant was slow because the restaurant was crowded.


text: I saw a woman getting robbed on the street therefore i called 911.


text: My stomach hurt because i ate birthday cake.


text: I put my plate in the sink because i finished eating.


text: The man closed the book because he finished reading it.


text: The boy read the novel aloud to his grandfather because his grandfather was blind.


text: My foot went numb therefore i shook my foot.


text: The photographer got the child to smile therefore the photographer quickly snapped the child's photo.


text: The window was opaque because the glass was stained.


text: I slipped on the floor because the tile was wet.


text: The man slid the razor across his chin therefore his stubble disappeared.


text: The woman took her family on vacation because she received a salary bonus.


text: The woman awakened because her husband was snoring.


text: The woman sensed a pleasant smell therefore she was reminded of her childhood.


text: The bar closed because it was 3 AM.


text: The driver got pulled over by the police because he was speeding.


text: The teacher took roll therefore she identified the students that were absent.


text: I pushed the pendulum therefore it swung back and forth.


text: The child kicked the stack of blocks therefore the blocks scattered all over the rug.


text: The teenager ran away from home because his parents abused him.


text: I botched the job interview because the interviewer asked difficult questions.


text: The pharmaceutical company recalled the drug because users reported dangerous side effects.


text: The man looked at his watch therefore he realized he was early.


text: I dabbed the floor with a paper towel because i spilled juice on the floor.


text: The bartender refused to serve the patron because the patron was drunk.


text: I was confused by the professor's lecture therefore i asked the professor questions.


text: The book was deemed inappropriate for children therefore schools banned it from its libraries.


text: The man begged for forgiveness therefore the woman took pity on him.


text: I received a package in the mail therefore the package triggered my curiosity.


text: The surfer caught the wave therefore the wave carried her to the shore.


text: The speaker disarmed her debate opponent therefore the speaker won the debate.


text: I moved to a new city because i found a better-paying job.


text: I avoided giving a straight answer to the question because the question made me uncomfortable.


text: The student received detention because he talked back to the teacher.


text: The boy's hands were shaking because he planned to ask the girl out.


text: The fans in the stadium cheered because the player scored.


text: The girl went down the hill on her bike therefore her bike sped up.


text: A man cut in front of me in the long line therefore i confronted him.


text: The inside of the train went dark because the train travelled through a tunnel.


text: The man contemplated the painting therefore he felt in awe.


text: The turtle hid in its shell because it detected a predator.


text: The girl handed down her clothes to her younger sister because she outgrew the clothes.


text: Several witnesses of the crime testified against the suspect therefore the suspect was convicted.


text: The parents left their children with a babysitter because they made plans to celebrate their anniversary.


text: The trip took a long time because the driver made a wrong turn.


text: The product was heavily advertised therefore consumers recognized the product.


text: I rubbed the soap between my hands therefore the soap foamed.


text: The cowgirl threw her lasso towards the horse therefore the lasso grabbed onto the horse.


text: The group overlooked the woman's faux pas therefore the woman was relieved.


text: The girl came across an unfamiliar word in her textbook therefore she looked the term up in the dictionary.


text: The man became disabled therefore his family offered him financial support.


text: The flashlight was dead therefore i replaced the batteries.


text: The skunk sprayed the dog therefore the dog emitted a foul smell.


text: I scratched my skin therefore my itch went away.


text: I wrote a thank-you note to my grandmother because she sent me a gift.


text: A burglar broke into the house therefore the security alarm went off.


text: I held the door for the woman entering behind me therefore the woman thanked me.


text: The mirror in the bathroom fogged up therefore the girl turned on the fan.


text: The security guard tackled the man because the man displayed a weapon.


text: The driver rotated the steering wheel therefore the car turned.


text: The army surrendered the battle because they were outnumbered.


text: The navy bombed the ship therefore the ship's debris sunk in the sea.


text: I ironed my shirt because it was wrinkled.


text: The girl felt dizzy therefore she lost her balance.


text: The driver pulled over to the side of the road because he noticed a stranded vehicle.


text: The hospital sent the patient home because the patient's symptoms cleared up.


text: The child caught a life-threatening illness because she didn't get vaccinated.


text: We found empty seats in the theatre therefore we sat down.


text: The parents recognized their daughter's creativity therefore they encouraged her to become an artist.


text: The boy turned the lid on the jar therefore the lid came off.


text: The woman received a diploma because she graduated from college.


text: I chugged the pitcher of water because i ran five miles.


text: I came upon a puddle on the sidewalk therefore i leapt over the puddle.


text: The woman covered her ears because the fire alarm blared.


text: The archeologist dug up the site therefore she excavated ancient artifacts.


text: The audience booed the comedian off the stage because he told a racist joke.


text: The coach gave his player a high five because the player scored a point.


text: I tossed the ball upwards therefore the ball hit the ceiling.


text: My breath smelled of garlic therefore i brushed my teeth.


text: The man was lost therefore he asked for directions.


text: The baby pulled the mother's hair therefore the mother grimaced.


text: I stood on one foot therefore my balance wavered.


text: I pushed the gas pedal therefore the car accelerated.


text: My car was towed because i parked illegally.


text: The woman got away with the crime because she destroyed the evidence.


text: The dust came off the desk because i wiped the desk with a cloth.


text: The motorcyclist twisted the throttle therefore the motorcycle shot forward.


text: The teacher caught the student chewing gum therefore the student spit out the gum.


text: The host served dinner to his guests therefore his guests were gracious.


text: The boy climbed the tree because a cat got stuck in the tree.


text: The chair squeaked because the man scooted the chair closer to his desk.


text: The father shut off the children's television because it was bedtime for the children.


text: The man held his breath because he went underwater.


text: I clumsily bumped into the stranger therefore i apologized to him.


text: The boat capsized because it was caught in a hurricane.


text: The mother suspected that her son was lying because he avoided making eye contact with her.


text: The young woman was denied entrance into the bar because she forgot her ID.


text: A crater formed on the moon because a comet collided with the moon.


text: I planted the seeds in the soil therefore the seeds sprouted.


text: The benefactor requested to stay anonymous because he wanted to maintain his privacy.


text: The woman felt ashamed of scar on her face therefore she hid the scar with makeup.


text: The doctor x-rayed the patient's arm therefore he discovered that the patient's arm was broken.


text: The boy filled the bucket with sand because he was building a sand castle.


text: The woman upgraded her computer hardware therefore she installed new software on the computer.


text: The girl performed in a dance recital therefore her parents came to watch the recital.


text: The baby was wailing in his crib therefore the mother picked up the baby.


text: The woman had a religious awakening therefore she began going to church.


text: The bureau drawers were cluttered therefore i threw away unnecessary contents.


text: The student flaunted his test grade to his classmates because he received a perfect score.


text: The boy felt homesick because he went away to camp.


text: The rocket flew up into the sky because the girl launched it.


text: The boy murmured his reply to his mother therefore his mother told him to speak up.


text: My flight got delayed because tornadoes were sighted in the area.


text: The smoke alarm went off because i burnt my dinner.


text: The vase broke therefore i glued it back together.


text: The woman felt an electric shock because she grabbed the doorknob.


text: The man had lipstick on his cheek because the woman kissed him.


text: I jumped instinctively in fright because i sensed someone approaching me from behind.


text: The gardener wanted his plants to flourish therefore he put fertilizer in the soil.


text: A water pipe in the house burst because the pipe froze.


text: The waistband on my pants was loose therefore i put on a belt.


text: The company lost money because some of its products were manufactured defectively.


text: The tenants were evicted from the apartment because they neglected to pay their rent.


text: The man woke up with a toothache therefore he made an appointment with the dentist.


text: The team lost the game because their best player was injured.


text: The parents forbade their children from watching the movie because the movie was rated R.


text: The woman deleted the email because the sender tried to solicit money from her.


text: The police eliminated the woman from the list of suspects because her alibi checked out.


text: The climbers reached the peak of the mountain therefore they congratulated each other.


text: The vandals threw a rock at the window therefore the window cracked.


text: The fortune teller's revelations were convincing therefore she received many returning customers.


text: The woman's makeup smeared because she wiped her eyes.


text: The company's profits started to level off therefore it increased its marketing efforts for new products.


text: The student's answer on the exam was incorrect therefore the teacher subtracted points off the student's grade.


text: The girl wanted to demonstrate proper etiquette therefore she put her napkin on her lap before eating.


text: The detective flashed his badge to the police officer therefore the police officer let the detective enter the crime scene.


text: The girl wanted to make her mother happy therefore the girl picked a flower for her mother.


text: The toddler started crying therefore her parents gave her a toy.


text: The stranger cried out to me in a foreign language therefore i stared blankly at him.


text: The man uncovered incriminating evidence against his enemy therefore the man blackmailed his enemy.


text: The girl pushed herself off the top of the slide therefore she glided down the slide.


text: My jaw dropped open because i was shocked.


text: The child disobeyed her parents therefore her parents punished her.


text: The car looked filthy therefore the owner took it to the car wash.


text: My friend paid for my ticket therefore i paid her back.


text: The woman was wrongly convicted for the crime because she was framed.


text: The girl applied the scissors to the paper therefore the paper sliced apart.


text: The woman visited her family because she missed them.


text: I burst into a fit of laughter therefore my eyes welled up with tears.


text: The school principal implemented a dress code therefore students protested the decision.


text: The balloon expanded because i blew into it.


text: I wanted to lighten the mood of the conversation therefore i told a joke.


text: The man broke his toe because he dropped a hammer on his foot.


text: The man had an attack of conscience therefore he admitted his indiscretion.


text: A fistfight broke out in the hall of the school therefore the principal suspended the students involved.


text: The photo albums collected dust in the attic because they remained untouched for years.


text: I got distracted from my conversation with the woman because everyone in the room was talking.


text: I put coins in the washing machine at the laundromat therefore the machine powered on.


text: The family postponed the barbeque because the forecast called for storms.


text: Air leaked out of the beach ball because there was a hole in it.


text: Our group's conversation gradually lulled to silence therefore i felt awkward.


text: I clenched the candy wrapper in my fist therefore the wrapper crinkled.


text: The woman pressed down on the piano key therefore a sound played.


text: The girl met her favorite actor therefore she asked him for his autograph.


text: The vehicles travelled slowly because it was foggy.


text: The chandelier shattered on the floor because the chandelier dropped from the ceiling.


text: The cat purred because i petted it.


text: The boy pushed his sister therefore his sister tattled on him.


text: The man gained weight therefore he got his suit altered.


text: The clouds looked dark therefore i brought my umbrella to work.


text: The engine of the airplane was faulty therefore the airplane crashed.


text: Cars moved to the shoulder of the road because a screaming ambulance approached.


text: The boy lost hold of the bar of soap because the bar was slippery.


text: The button on my shirt fell off therefore i sewed the button back on.


text: The celebrity wore sunglasses because she wanted to avoid recognition.


text: My grandmother passed away therefore my family held a funeral.


text: The police officer pulled over the celebrity therefore the celebrity offered the officer a bribe.


text: The man revealed personal information to the therapist because he trusted the therapist.


text: The man fell unconscious because the assailant struck the man in the head.


text: I approached the man because he looked familiar.


text: The leader received praise because he fought poverty.


text: The man read the cartoon in the newspaper therefore he chuckled.


text: My mailbox was overflowing with letters because i went on vacation for two weeks.


text: The bananas ripened therefore we ate them.


text: The chef pressed down on the dough therefore the dough flattened.


text: The clay hardened because the potter put the clay in the oven.


text: My feet were blistered because i went hiking.


text: The woman betrayed her friend therefore her friend cut off contact with her.


text: The man took notice of the woman because he caught a whiff of her perfume.


text: The woman and her boyfriend got into a fight therefore they stopped seeing each other.


text: The bully stuck his foot out in front of his classmate therefore the bully's classmate tripped.


text: The man wanted to get revenge on his enemy therefore the man framed his enemy for a crime.


text: I drank a cup of coffee therefore my yawning ceased.


text: The woman was mistaken for her sister because the woman looked like her sister.


text: The man made an error in his calculations because his work was hasty.


text: The woman's eyeglasses fogged up because she entered the sauna.


text: The shopper wondered about the cost of the item therefore he checked its price tag.


text: The host of the trivia show called on the contestant for an answer because the contestant rang the buzzer.


text: The boy was afraid to go to bed because he watched a horror movie.


text: The woman wanted to be a doctor therefore she went to medical school.


text: The boy found the television show boring therefore he shut it off.


text: My daughter suffered an allergy attack therefore i took her to the emergency room.


text: The boy had trouble buttoning his shirt therefore he asked his mother for help.


text: I spit out my chewing gum because the gum lost its flavor.


text: The boy painted a picture for his mother therefore his mother hung the picture on the wall.


text: The competition ended therefore the teams shook hands.


text: The girl politely declined the hamburger because she was a vegetarian.


text: I scrubbed the stain on the floor therefore i got rid of the stain.


text: The documents contained important information therefore i kept them in a secure place.


text: The egg splattered because i dropped it.


text: The girl pushed her friend therefore her friend fell over.


text: A group of teenagers crashed the party therefore the host of the party kicked them out.


text: The man took a shower because he was sweaty from working out.


text: The screen on the laptop went black because the laptop's battery died.


text: The book became a huge bestseller therefore it was adapted into a movie.


text: The man felt thankful to be alive because he was cured of cancer.


text: The woman wrote a check to the gas company because she received her monthly bill.


text: The woman felt reluctant to switch careers because she made a lot of money in her current occupation.


text: The woman filed a restraining order against the man because the man stalked her.


text: The ocean tide was dangerous therefore the swimmers returned towards the shore.


text: The woman refused a second beer because she was the designated driver for the night.


text: I ran out of breath because i climbed several flights of stairs.


text: The woman was deemed mentally ill therefore she was sent to a psychiatric institution.


text: The sun emerged from the clouds therefore the woman took her sweater off.


text: The football coach lost his voice after the game because he yelled whenever a player fumbled the ball.


text: The woman complimented the man therefore he blushed.


text: I applied pressure to the cut on my arm therefore it stopped bleeding.


text: The woman had an infection therefore she took antibiotics.


text: The woman was summoned for jury duty therefore she cancelled her appointments.


text: The woman fanned herself with her hand because the air conditioner in the room broke.


text: The doctors amputated the patient's leg because it was severely infected.


text: The girl stared at herself in the mirror because she felt self-conscious.


text: The man was bitten by mosquitoes because he went camping in the woods.


text: The woman presented her brother with a gift therefore her brother unwrapped the gift.


text: The administrator cleared her throat therefore the meeting commenced.


text: The children ran through the sprinkler because they were hot.


text: The man needed coins to fill the parking meter therefore he searched under his car seats for loose change.


text: The customer thought the souvenir was overpriced therefore he bargained with the vendor.


text: The scientist gained recognition because she discovered a new species.


text: The car stopped at the crosswalk therefore the pedestrian crossed the road.


text: The boy giggled uncontrollably because his brother tickled him.


text: My knees buckled on the stairs therefore i caught myself on the railing.


text: I went to bed because it was late.


text: My friend was recovering from surgery therefore i brought her a card and flowers.


text: The DJ turned the music on therefore people began to dance.


text: The security guard replayed the surveillance footage because he noticed some suspicious activity.


text: I lingered in bed upon awakening because it was Saturday.


text: The man lifted the heavy box therefore he put out his back.


text: The woman's purse was missing because she left it unsupervised.


text: The woman suffered amnesia because she got into a car accident.


text: I needed to get cash therefore i went to the bank.


text: The rider fell to the ground because the bull bucked the rider.


text: The boy wanted to be muscular therefore he lifted weights.


text: The scientist conducted an experiment therefore she validated her theory.


text: The milk stayed cold because i stored it in the refrigerator.


text: The fussy baby calmed down because the parents shook a rattle in front of the baby.


text: I put ice cubes in the hot soup therefore the soup cooled down.


text: The girl shared her lunch with her friend because her friend forgot to bring his lunch.


text: The police closed the investigation because they apprehended the suspect.


text: The rain subsided therefore i went for a walk.


text: The cup of tea was scalding hot therefore i blew on it.


text: The photograph faded because it was old.


text: The boy got a black eye because the bully punched the boy.


text: I misplaced my wallet therefore i retraced my steps.


text: The hunter ran out of ammunition therefore he reloaded the gun.


text: Marine life diminished because oil spilled into the ocean.


text: I ran the ice cube under warm water therefore the ice cube vanished.


text: The customer came into the boutique because the window display caught her eye.


text: The man drank water with his meal because his meal was spicy.


text: The woman stayed away from public places because she was contagious.


text: The putrid odor filled the room therefore i clamped my hand over my nose.


text: The employee missed work because there was a death in her family.


text: The magnet attracted the paperclip therefore the paperclip stuck to the magnet.


text: The gardener pulled the weeds therefore the weeds came out of the soil.


text: We ordered a pizza therefore the pizza was delivered.


text: The teenager grew taller than his father because he went through a growth spurt.


text: The patient underwent the risky medical procedure because specialists recommended the procedure.


text: The man caught his shirtsleeve on the rungs of the fence therefore the sleeve ripped.


text: The investigators deemed the man's death a suicide because he left a note.


text: The computer crashed because i downloaded a virus.


text: The girl's mouth ached because she lost a tooth.


text: The room was dim therefore i opened the blinds.


text: The father put his daughter in her stroller because he was tired of carrying her.


text: The spy discovered the enemy's location because the spy bugged the enemy's phone.


text: The glasses on the table spilled because the child yanked the tablecloth.


text: The water in the teapot started to boil therefore the teapot whistled.


text: The city re-elected the mayor because the mayor fulfilled his promises.


text: The woman exaggerated the details of the story because she wanted attention.


text: The woman hit a midlife crisis therefore she went sky diving.


text: The man went into denial about the tragedy therefore he refused to talk about it.


text: The man grieved because his mother passed away.


text: The girl had a phobia of dogs because she was bitten by a dog.


text: I made a resolution to eat a healthy diet therefore i bought fruits and vegetables.


text: The patient went into a coma because he suffered brain damage.


text: The friends' dinnertime conversation turned to politics therefore a debate erupted.


text: The woman spotted her friend from across the room because the woman waved.


text: The mother needed help looking after her children therefore she sent the children to daycare.


text: The driver honked her horn because another car swerved into her lane.


text: The man wanted to save money therefore he cut back on making frivolous purchases.


text: I put shoes on because the floor contained broken glass.


text: The librarian located the book in the stacks because i requested the librarian's help.


text: The mother became eye level with her son because she squatted down.


text: I packed up my belongings because i was moving out of my apartment.


text: The boy mimicked his older brother because the boy looked up to his older brother.


text: The girl desired her parent's approval therefore she obeyed her parent's rules.


text: The truck crashed into the motorcycle on the bridge therefore the motorcyclist died.


text: The retail shop shut down because its sales were lagging.


text: The swimmer won the race therefore she received a gold medal.


text: Air pollution in the city worsened because factories increased their production.


text: The mother scolded her daughter because her daughter burped at the kitchen table.


text: I excused myself from the group because my phone rang.


text: The skier slipped on the slope because she hit a patch of ice.


text: The print on the brochure was tiny therefore the man put his glasses on.


text: I flipped the light switch up and down therefore the light flickered.


text: The man's watch was broken therefore he asked a stranger for the time.


text: The soldiers were concealed in the brush because they wore camouflage uniforms.