Problem: Continue the following story.

Cynthia carried a purse frequently, while Angela did not, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Cynthia preferred to carry her things in a purse.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Clara decided to boil vegetables on the stove instead of the microwave because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: stove made the vegetables taste crunchier.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Marcy wiped the glass with newspaper instead of a cloth, because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
newspaper was cleaner.