Problem: My old knives would not cut through the bones because the 
OPTIONS:
- knives were very dull.
- bones were very dull.

My choice: knives were very dull.


Problem: In geometry class Craig commented that Brett's nose is too big, resulting in the teacher giving 
OPTIONS:
- Craig a demerit.
- Brett a demerit.

My choice: Craig a demerit.


Problem: Brian always takes care of his guests a lot better than Jason, by reason that 
OPTIONS:
- Brian is hospitable.
- Jason is hospitable.

My choice: Brian is hospitable.


Problem: The letters on the sign were easier to read than those on the blackboard, because the 
OPTIONS:
- blackboard was larger.
- sign was larger.

My choice:
sign was larger.