Problem: Continue the following story.

Kevin was a better writer than Brett, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Kevin was able to finish essays more quickly.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Everyone thinks the terrier that Jeffrey adopted and gave to Nick as a gift is the cutest dog on Earth, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Jeffrey feels like they made a good decision.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The trumpet had to be blown into the mic to be as audible as the drum because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
drum is louder.