Problem: Continue the following story.

The story was dreadful but the poem was a joy, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: story had so many awkward words in it.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Betty had always wanted to write a novel but Natalie had not because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Betty had a very fertile imagination.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Earl got a new shirt for his daughter. It was a sports shirt to replace the oxford shirt because the 
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oxford shirt is old.