Problem: How does the sentence end?

John wanted to tie a rope around a tire to swing on but the 
OPTIONS:
- tire was too soft.
- rope was too soft.
Answer: tire was too soft.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Aaron subbed Donald out of the game because 
OPTIONS:
- Aaron was the worst player on the team and was not helping his team to win.
- Donald was the worst player on the team and was not helping his team to win.
Answer: Donald was the worst player on the team and was not helping his team to win.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

In preparation for the meeting the company ordered labels and left out pens because the 
OPTIONS:
- labels were necessary.
- pens were necessary.
Answer: labels were necessary.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

To pasteurize his milk, Matthew had to use Brian 's kitchen because 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew 's kitchen was too cluttered.
- Brian 's kitchen was too cluttered.
Answer:
Matthew 's kitchen was too cluttered.