| A | B |
| The chain on the bicycle broke. | The wheels wouldn't turn. |
| The students worked with chemicals in science class. | They wore goggles to protect their eyes. |
| The computer crashed. | The screen went blank. |
| The water pipe broke. | A waterspout shot up out of a manhole. |
| The dog jumped out of the soapy tub. | Suds splashed all over the porch. |
| The temperature dropped to 30 degrees. | We could see our breath in the air. |
| The flashbulb on the camera didn't work. | The photographs turned out dark. |
| The cars ran out of gas. | They would not run. |
| The oven was turned up too high. | The cake burned. |
| Water ran across the rocks for many years. | They became smooth. |
| He left the fruit on the counter for two days. | It wasn't good to eat. |
| Mom touched pins to the balloons. | They popped. |
| We mixed yellow and blue paint. | It turned green. |
| The boy fell on the playground. | He skinned his knee. |
| The class was talking too loudly. | They had to stand at recess. |
| I didn't like the TV program. | I changed the channel. |
| My cell phone battery was dead. | I couldn't call you. |
| I didn't study for the test. | I got a poor grade. |
| The hurricane damaged the roof. | The roof was leaking. |
| We forgot to water the plants. | The plants wilted. |
| Jenny went on a strict diet. | She lost weight. |
| The freezer was not plugged in. | The ice cream melted. |
| The fireworks were very loud. | The young child covered his ears. |
| We drove all night long. | We were tired when we arrived. |
| The address on the envelope was wrong. | The mail was returned unopened. |
| Jack did not pay his electric bill. | The electricity was turned off. |
| Sean bought a new car. | He needed new license plates. |
| There was not enough paint. | The house is only partially painted. |
| The thief wore a mask. | We couldn't see his face. |
| The hot water tank was broken. | I couldn't take a hot shower. |
| Hugh forgot to set the alarm clock. | He overslept. |
| I got a speeding ticket. | I had to pay the fine. |
| The jury found him guilty. | He went to prison for 6 years. |