Problem: Continue the following story.

Jennifer was chosen to sing in the concert but Victoria was not because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Victoria had a very weak voice.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The maid had to clean the kitchen table with vinegar instead of the chemical because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: chemical was expensive.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Matt used paint to make his wall look fresh and clean. When he checked, the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
paint was still tacky and not quite dry.