Problem: How does the sentence end?

The package said to cook the meat in a skillet but sally decided to use a pan instead. The 
OPTIONS:
- skillet had a lid and would cook faster.
- pan had a lid and would cook faster.
Answer: pan had a lid and would cook faster.
sentence: Craig is the better guitar player when he is compared to Jason because  OPTIONS:
- Craig practices frequently.
- Jason practices frequently.
complete: Craig practices frequently.
Emily learned how to sew but Victoria gave up on it, because 
OPTIONS:
- Emily lacked a great deal of patience.
- Victoria lacked a great deal of patience.
Victoria lacked a great deal of patience.
Input: Continue writing.

The young monk would meditate for hours a day on a chair but not a pillow because the 
OPTIONS:
- chair was comfortable.
- pillow was comfortable.

Continued: chair was comfortable.
Story needs to be completed:
When Jeffrey asked about the debt of Kyle, 
OPTIONS:
- Jeffrey used a very concerned tone of voice.
- Kyle used a very concerned tone of voice.

My choice:
Jeffrey used a very concerned tone of voice.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

The pencils of Ian are always sharp for class, but Donald's are not because 
OPTIONS:
- Ian is lazy.
- Donald is lazy.
Answer:
Donald is lazy.