Maria wanted a pet bird while Kayla was against it, as 
OPTIONS:
- Maria had loved birds since they were a child.
- Kayla had loved birds since they were a child.
Maria had loved birds since they were a child.

Kyle was more comfortable speaking in front of large groups than Nick, because 
OPTIONS:
- Kyle was not able to take public speaking courses in college.
- Nick was not able to take public speaking courses in college.
Nick was not able to take public speaking courses in college.

Alex's sister had an inflammatory reaction to the plant and was required to get tea instead of medication because the 
OPTIONS:
- tea was more effective.
- medication was more effective.
tea was more effective.