Problem: Continue the following story.

Dave sold the autographed baseball for more than the autographed basketball since the 
Here's how I want to continue it: baseball was signed by a famous player.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Craig but not Benjamin was hesitant to go in the pool because they were afraid of drowning. 
Here's how I want to continue it: Benjamin was always a good swimmer.

Problem: Continue the following story.

During the meeting, Emily asked Elena to summarize the main points, because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Emily preferred a succinct presentation.