Problem: How does the sentence end?

The jar was made of glass but the bottle was plastic, so the 
OPTIONS:
- jar was more durable.
- bottle was more durable.
Answer: bottle was more durable.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The counselor treated the child who suffered from abuse by giving her a teddy instead of a blanket because the 
OPTIONS:
- teddy was comforting.
- blanket was comforting.
Answer: teddy was comforting.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

So 
OPTIONS:
- Felicia wanted to shorten their hair because Felicia wanted long hair, and Angela wanted short hair.
- Angela wanted to shorten their hair because Felicia wanted long hair, and Angela wanted short hair.
Answer: Angela wanted to shorten their hair because Felicia wanted long hair, and Angela wanted short hair.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

She bought a candle instead of a book while she was unemployed because the 
OPTIONS:
- candle was more expensive.
- book was more expensive.
Answer:
book was more expensive.