Problem: Continue the following story.

John wanted to give the cloth to Mary and just keep the shoe because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: cloth looked feminine.

Problem: Continue the following story.

I preferred my table from last year instead of the desk from this year, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: table was sturdy.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The gym teacher tried to put the ball in the bag but the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
ball was too large.