Problem: The procedure was more dangerous than the surgery, because the 
OPTIONS:
- procedure would be very short.
- surgery would be very short.

My choice: surgery would be very short.


Problem: The favorite meal of Brian involved catfish that Eric catches fresh daily, so 
OPTIONS:
- Brian has a standing request for daily catch.
- Eric has a standing request for daily catch.

My choice: Brian has a standing request for daily catch.


Problem: I moved the hedgehogs from their cages into the new holding pen.  The hedgehogs missed their old 
OPTIONS:
- cages .
- pen .

My choice: cages .


Problem: Lawrence found Matthew 's company to be a treat lately, as 
OPTIONS:
- Lawrence was usually without friends.
- Matthew was usually without friends.

My choice:
Lawrence was usually without friends.