Problem: Continue the following story.

Joe knew that planets are closer to the sun than stars and that the 
OPTIONS:
- planets were much smaller.
- stars were much smaller.
Here's how I want to continue it: planets were much smaller.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The garden fared better in the summer than in the winter because the weather was too bad in the 
OPTIONS:
- winter .
- summer .
Here's how I want to continue it: winter .

Problem: Continue the following story.

Upon returning from the dentist, Mary informed Maria that fluoride treatments were recommended for her cavities, and 
OPTIONS:
- Mary requested extra money for them.
- Maria requested extra money for them.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Mary requested extra money for them.