Problem: How does the sentence end?

Angela likes to have a dog as pet but Rachel does not. 
OPTIONS:
- Angela adopts a dog from the shelter.
- Rachel adopts a dog from the shelter.
Answer: Angela adopts a dog from the shelter.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jan wanted to move a desk into the corner of the family room but the 
OPTIONS:
- corner was too wide.
- desk was too wide.
Answer: desk was too wide.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The tricks that he used in the game were better than the tips I had received, because the 
OPTIONS:
- tricks were shortcuts.
- tips were shortcuts.
Answer: tricks were shortcuts.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Leslie has been operating on Samuel to get rid of the disease, so 
OPTIONS:
- Leslie is the afflicted.
- Samuel is the afflicted.
Answer:
Samuel is the afflicted.