Problem: Continue the following story.

Eric poured the entire bag of rice into the boiling pot on the stove until the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pot was full.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The twenty mile hike was harder for Maria than Carrie because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Maria had very little physical endurance.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Brian stayed cooler than Derrick at the park because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Brian was sitting under the tree.