2 Martin couldn't go skiing with us.
1 He broke his leg.

2 David sold his old house and car.
1 He had some financial problems.

2 The teacher arrived late for class.
1 She was in a meeting with the director.

2 The fire fighters didn't put out the fire quickly.
1 The wind spread the fire to the neighbouring storage house.

2 Ms Hilton was very sad.
1 Her pet dog passed away.

2 The police were driving really fast that night.
1 They got a serious phone call from an old lady.

1 My computer broke down.
2 I couldn't possibly have given you the information.

1 Liz was late for the meeting.
2 Her boss was furious with her.

1 The storm blew away our satellite dish.
2 We couldn't watch the match.

1 The young woman stole the money.
2 She was sent to prison for a year.

1 The agent revealed his true identity.
2 He failed the test.

1 Mr Llyods confessed to the killing.
2 He was sent to prison immediately.