William was a prolific writer and Joel was an avid consumer, so 
OPTIONS:
- William started a new book after they finished penning the current one.
- Joel started a new book after they finished penning the current one.
William started a new book after they finished penning the current one.

Julie found it too difficult to use traps instead of poisons to deal with her rat infestation because the 
OPTIONS:
- traps are more effective.
- poisons are more effective.
poisons are more effective.

Michael wanted to use a thread and needle to sew their fleece vest, but was unable to do so because the 
OPTIONS:
- fleece was too thick.
- needle was too thick.
fleece was too thick.