Problem: Continue the following story.

James took out the radio from his house and bought a new television because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: television is more functional.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary was able to lay down a better floor than Cynthia because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Mary had worked as a carpenter.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Lawrence was more grateful for their gift than Benjamin was for theirs because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Lawrence had gotten much more.