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Results and Reasons

  1. I had to get up early.
  2. I'm hungry.
  3. She wants to speak Spanish.
  4. We needed a vacation.
  5. They're going to visit us soon.
  6. I went for a walk.
  7. Jack won the lottery.
  8. They bought a CD.
  1. I needed some fresh air.
  2. She takes evening courses.
  3. Their friend had a birthday.
  4. We went to the seaside.
  5. I had an early meeting at work.
  6. He bought a new house.
  7. We haven't seen them in a long time.
  8. I'm cooking dinner.

Writing A Short Story

Quickly answer the questions below and then use the information to write your short story. Use your imagination to make the story as enjoyable as possible!

  • Which man? (nationality, age)
  • Loved who? (nationality, age)
  • Where did they meet? (place, when, situation)
  • Why did the man fall in love?
  • What did he do next?
  • What did the two do together that day?
  • What did they do after that day?
  • Why did they continue to see each other?
  • How does the story end? Do they get married, do they separate?
  • Is your story a sad or happy story?

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