Problem: Continue the following story.

After getting the diploma and recommendation he felt good about his chances when he applied.  The 
Here's how I want to continue it: recommendation wasn't required.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The man wanted to store the pot inside the cabinet but the 
Here's how I want to continue it: pot was too large.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Carly used the puppet to entertain people at the fair, although the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
puppet was sad.