The date at the diner lasted longer than the one at the restaurant because the 
OPTIONS:
- diner closed earlier.
- restaurant closed earlier.
restaurant closed earlier.

Megan went out to party while Erin studied for their test, and 
OPTIONS:
- Megan got a great score on the test.
- Erin got a great score on the test.
Erin got a great score on the test.

The dishwasher is looking worse for wear than the microwave in the kitchen because the 
OPTIONS:
- dishwasher was installed in 1980.
- microwave was installed in 1980.
dishwasher was installed in 1980.