Story needs to be completed:
The man could not jump over the wall, but easily hopped over the fence, because the 

My choice:
wall was taller.


Story needs to be completed:
The apples in the store looked shinier than the tomatoes because the 

My choice:
apples were much fresher.


Story needs to be completed:
Samuel wept at the man's funeral, but Brian stayed dry-eyed, because 

My choice:
Samuel was close to the deceased.


Story needs to be completed:
The carpenter shortened the length of the board for the doorway because the 

My choice:
doorway was too narrow.