Mia was walking home from the library. The streets were wet, and she wanted to get home quickly.
Hint for gap 1
This phrase tells the reader the time when the story begins.
she heard a quiet cry from under a bench. She stopped and looked carefully.
Hint for gap 2
Use this when something happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
a small grey kitten came out and walked towards her. It looked cold and hungry.
Hint for gap 3
This phrase means only a very short time passed.
she got home, Mia gave the kitten some water and called the local animal centre. The worker asked her to check the collar for a phone number.
Hint for gap 4
This word introduces the time when one action happens.
a woman called Mia. She was the kitten's owner and had been looking for it since lunchtime.
Hint for gap 5
This phrase tells us that sixty minutes passed.
the woman came to Mia's house and took the kitten home. She thanked Mia for looking after her pet.
Hint for gap 6
Use this to introduce the last event in a story.