Problem: Continue the following story.

The family decided to go kayaking in the ocean instead of the river because the 
OPTIONS:
- ocean was rough.
- river was rough.
Here's how I want to continue it: river was rough.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Sam decided to replace the powder with a detergent tab in the dishwasher. The 
OPTIONS:
- powder was very feeble.
- detergent tab was very feeble.
Here's how I want to continue it: powder was very feeble.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The tables we would dispose first, followed by the carpets much later, as the 
OPTIONS:
- tables were still essential.
- carpets were still essential.
Here's how I want to continue it:
carpets were still essential.