Problem: How does the sentence end?

The hammer struck a blow but failed to crush the box, as the 
OPTIONS:
- hammer was too strong.
- box was too strong.
Answer: box was too strong.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When it comes to public speaking, Derrick fumbles his words, while Neil does not. 
OPTIONS:
- Derrick is a practiced orator.
- Neil is a practiced orator.
Answer: Neil is a practiced orator.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Betty acted like a kid whenever Patricia was around. 
OPTIONS:
- Betty just loved to play around.
- Patricia just loved to play around.
Answer: Betty just loved to play around.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

In the French class it took just a few minutes for Matthew to interpret but Kenneth couldn't do it  as 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew has natural a gift for languages.
- Kenneth has natural a gift for languages.
Answer:
Matthew has natural a gift for languages.