Problem: Continue the following story.

The jars failed to preserve the food, while the cans worked very well, as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: jars left the food exposed to bacteria.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Emily asked Rebecca what time the dress store closes in the mall, but  
Here's how I want to continue it: Rebecca  had forgotten.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The film director got people dressed up for the scene and kept the suits but not the gloves because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
suits were appropriate.