I wanted to showcase my music skills by playing the violin while my brother played the piano. Unfortunately, no one heard me because the 
OPTIONS:
- piano was too loud.
- violin was too loud.
piano was too loud.

Although Kenneth was a better writer than Brett, 
OPTIONS:
- Kenneth had ease writing convincing romantic characters.
- Brett had ease writing convincing romantic characters.
Brett had ease writing convincing romantic characters.

Kayla tried to stop Emily's nose bleed even though she was afraid of blood. 
OPTIONS:
- Kayla was a grateful person.
- Emily was a grateful person.
Emily was a grateful person.