Problem: Continue the following story.

The shoes were a bargain compared to the shirts , because the 
OPTIONS:
- shoes were just so expensive .
- shirts were just so expensive .
Here's how I want to continue it: shirts were just so expensive .

Problem: Continue the following story.

After throwing the old mattress out, Michael let William choose the new one since 
OPTIONS:
- Michael could see.
- William could see.
Here's how I want to continue it: William could see.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Carrie ate more whole grains than Samantha. 
OPTIONS:
- Carrie hated the boring taste of brown rice and quinoa.
- Samantha hated the boring taste of brown rice and quinoa.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Samantha hated the boring taste of brown rice and quinoa.