Problem: Continue the following story.

The car was likely to freeze that winter but the house was not because the 
OPTIONS:
- house had poor heating.
- car had poor heating.
Here's how I want to continue it: car had poor heating.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The business was successful even with a bad economy - the 
OPTIONS:
- business was the healthiest it had ever been.
- economy was the healthiest it had ever been.
Here's how I want to continue it: business was the healthiest it had ever been.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Elena wanted to read a story before bed but Maria said they were too tired. 
OPTIONS:
- Elena can not read alone.
- Maria can not read alone.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Elena can not read alone.