TABLE 1.

Example Paragraph Used in Experiments 1 through 3, with the Five Test Points Marked: Predictive (1) and (2), Transition (3), Coherence (4), and Resolution (5)

Bob took his daughter Karen out of school for the day so she could enjoy a very historic event that would take place that morning. The shuttle sat on the ground in the distance (1), waiting for the signal to be given (2). After a huge roar (3) and a bright flash, the shuttle disappeared into space (4), leaving clouds of smoke in its wake (5), and the audience cheered.

Note. Inference-related test word, launch, unrelated test word, sand.