Problem: How does the sentence end?

The cat liked to play with the laser pen, but not with the cat wand, because the 
OPTIONS:
- laser pen is more dull.
- cat wand is more dull.
Answer: cat wand is more dull.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian watched Joseph wash a stuffed animal because 
OPTIONS:
- Ian did not know how to work a washing machine.
- Joseph did not know how to work a washing machine.
Answer: Ian did not know how to work a washing machine.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Emily asked Erin how to care for geraniums in the winter because 
OPTIONS:
- Emily was a florist.
- Erin was a florist.
Answer: Erin was a florist.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The climber was holding onto the rock instead of the branch to keep from falling , because the 
OPTIONS:
- rock was secure ..
- branch was secure ..
Answer:
rock was secure ..