Problem: Continue the following story.

Neil underwent the medical procedure performed by Nick, and 
OPTIONS:
- Neil performed the procedure with flying colors.
- Nick performed the procedure with flying colors.
Here's how I want to continue it: Nick performed the procedure with flying colors.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jane could not see the top of the shelf even after standing on the couch. The 
OPTIONS:
- shelf is very short.
- couch is very short.
Here's how I want to continue it: couch is very short.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The mother took her children to the fair instead of the park, because the 
OPTIONS:
- fair was exciting.
- park was exciting.
Here's how I want to continue it:
fair was exciting.