Problem: How does the sentence end?

The man didn't want to get his rearview mirror replaced before the windshield, since the 
OPTIONS:
- windshield was dirtier.
- mirror was dirtier.
Answer: windshield was dirtier.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The tables we would dispose first, followed by the carpets much later, as the 
OPTIONS:
- tables were still essential.
- carpets were still essential.
Answer: carpets were still essential.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Robert was better at studying than Lawrence so 
OPTIONS:
- Robert was much more likely to go to college.
- Lawrence was much more likely to go to college.
Answer: Robert was much more likely to go to college.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He chose to fill out the form with a pencil rather than a pen because the 
OPTIONS:
- pen was convenient.
- pencil was convenient.
Answer:
pencil was convenient.