Problem: How does the sentence end?

The lady left her coat on the rack instead of placing it on the step, because the 
OPTIONS:
- step was further.
- rack was further.
Answer: step was further.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

William works a lot closer to the doors that go outside than Kenneth, because 
OPTIONS:
- William works on the ground floor.
- Kenneth works on the ground floor.
Answer: William works on the ground floor.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary followed mother's advice and cleaned her nonstick pan with a microfiber cloth instead of a scouring pad because the 
OPTIONS:
- microfiber cloth is abrasive.
- scouring pad is abrasive.
Answer: scouring pad is abrasive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When it came to athletics Cynthia was very good but Laura was not because 
OPTIONS:
- Cynthia was a good athlete.
- Laura was a good athlete.
Answer:
Cynthia was a good athlete.