Story needs to be completed:
During flu season people flocked to the pharmacies to buy aspirin but not medication because the

My choice:
medication was sold out.

Story needs to be completed:
The household was preparing to send the children to school and bought pencils but not pens because the

My choice:
pens were useless.

Story needs to be completed:
Samantha tries to avoid being late for work unlike Emily.

My choice:
Emily gets up 15 minutes before they have to leave.

Story needs to be completed:
At the auto dealer, he chose a truck instead of a car because the

My choice:
car was inadequate for hauling things.