Problem: How does the sentence end?

John wanted to install a shelf for his cactus but the 
OPTIONS:
- shelf was too narrow.
- cactus was too narrow.
Answer: shelf was too narrow.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The worker tried to store the paint in the garage but the 
OPTIONS:
- garage was too large.
- paint was too large.
Answer: paint was too large.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The witnesses at the table were better than the ones at the sidewalk, because the 
OPTIONS:
- sidewalk was close to the crime.
- table was close to the crime.
Answer: table was close to the crime.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Adam liked to go to the beach on vacation but Lawrence liked to go to the mountains. 
OPTIONS:
- Adam booked a trip to Denver.
- Lawrence booked a trip to Denver.
Answer:
Lawrence booked a trip to Denver.