Problem: Mark had to cut down the oak tree in his yard because the 

My choice: oak tree was too big.


Problem: Monica won the beauty contest, while Natalie came in second place, because 

My choice: Natalie had less skillfully applied makeup.


Problem: The clones in Rebecca's garden turned out much better than in Angela's because 

My choice: Angela is an amateur gardener.


Problem: Lindsey was worse at reading maps than Mary because 

My choice:
Lindsey had a poor sense of direction.