[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The dour ending of the story contrasted with the happy vibe of the introduction.  The 
OPTIONS:
- ending was just so sad.
- introduction was just so sad.

[A]: ending was just so sad.
QUES: Continue writing.

It is so much easier to remove a wall made of drywall than plaster because the 

OPTIONS:
- drywall does not crumble.
- plaster does not crumble.
+++++++++
ANS: drywall does not crumble.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Bob planted a row of trees rather than a row of shrubs because the 
OPTIONS:
- trees offered less privacy.
- shrubs offered less privacy.
Answer: shrubs offered less privacy.
sentence: Carol used the new pan on the electric stove and not an old pot because the  OPTIONS:
- stove was clean.
- pot was clean.
complete: stove was clean.
The man wanted to put the table in the shed but the 
OPTIONS:
- table was too small.
- shed was too small.
shed was too small.
Problem: Continue the following story.

Brett has a ripped shirt while Christopher has a not ripped shirt because 
OPTIONS:
- Brett hates to sew.
- Christopher hates to sew.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Brett hates to sew.