Problem: Brett talked Eric into learning Spanish, it was obvious to the teacher that 

My choice: Eric was a slower learner.


Problem: I took the job at the bank instead of the one at the store because the 

My choice: store was offering less money.


Problem: The flying birds visible in the smoke disappeared in the fog. The 

My choice: smoke is thin.


Problem: Megan had much thicker skin than Rebecca so 

My choice:
Megan was unhurt by people's vile insults.