Problem: Continue the following story.

The cutlass cannot cut the branches when James tried to prune the tree because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: cutlass is dull.

Problem: Continue the following story.

I thought the canvas was big enough to fit the patio, but it didn't because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: canvas was too small.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Michael is a very talented singer unlike Robert because 
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Michael took voice lessons when he was younger.