Problem: Continue the following story.

The clouds evoked great fear in the people, while the clear skies calmed them, because the 
OPTIONS:
- clouds were so comforting.
- skies were so comforting.
Here's how I want to continue it: skies were so comforting.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria taught Angela how to ride a bicycle because 
OPTIONS:
- Maria had been wanting to learn for several years.
- Angela had been wanting to learn for several years.
Here's how I want to continue it: Angela had been wanting to learn for several years.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Out of fear, Matthew knocked the crutches out of Joseph's hand because 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew was threatening.
- Joseph was threatening.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Joseph was threatening.