Story needs to be completed:
The department could not grant him a license until the committee approved it, as the 

My choice:
committee possessed the authority.


Story needs to be completed:
As part of the deal, Jeffrey got 50% of Donald 's earnings.  

My choice:
Jeffrey was a greedy type.


Story needs to be completed:
The pomeranian chewed the legs of the table, but not the legs of the bed, so the 

My choice:
bed had no damage.


Story needs to be completed:
Robert was able to eat as many cookies as they liked but Samuel was not because 

My choice:
Samuel was very overweight.