Question:
It was easier to reach high places with the stool instead of the chair, because the  OPTIONS:
- chair was tall.
- stool was tall.

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- stool was tall.


Question:
Marie wanted to learn to speak English, and she found that recordings were better than books because the  OPTIONS:
- recordings were less interesting.
- books were less interesting.

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- books were less interesting.


Question:
The jet lacked global reach but the helicopter could go anywhere, as the  OPTIONS:
- jet had limited range.
- helicopter had limited range.

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- jet had limited range.


Question:
We were going to go swimming at the pool but went to the lake instead, because the  OPTIONS:
- pool was empty of water.
- lake was empty of water.

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- pool was empty of water.