Problem: Continue the following story.

John could not hear the alarm of his watch when the teacher raised his voice at him because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: alarm is quiet.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary replaced the gasket but not the compressor of her refrigerator, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: compressor is still good.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Christopher headed over to Lawrence's house to borrow their drill since 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Christopher is needing one.