Problem: How does the sentence end?

Randy  bumped into Brian while walking on the sidewalk, because 
OPTIONS:
- Randy was in a rush.
- Brian was in a rush.
Answer: Randy was in a rush.
sentence: Felicia didn't want Patricia to bring any more pets into the house, because  OPTIONS:
- Felicia was addicted to them.
- Patricia was addicted to them.
complete: Patricia was addicted to them.
Daughter wants a doll for her birthday so I'll need to return the makeup or bicycle. She's too young to ride the 
OPTIONS:
- makeup anyway.
- bicycle anyway.
bicycle anyway.
Input: Continue writing.

The metal splinter was easier to remove than the last time I got a wood one. The 
OPTIONS:
- metal must have an easier time coming out.
- wood must have an easier time coming out.

Continued: metal must have an easier time coming out.
Story needs to be completed:
Matthew was effective at verbal communication while Brett was quiet, so 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew was a poor public speaker.
- Brett was a poor public speaker.

My choice:
Brett was a poor public speaker.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ben kept his relationship stable by telling the truth and buying his girlfriend a present. He found that the 
OPTIONS:
- truth was more impactful.
- present was more impactful.
Answer:
truth was more impactful.