Problem: Kevin was making Jason dinner for a special occasion, because

My choice: Kevin was an amazing cook.

Problem: Steven was very good at writing fiction while Ryan was not, so

My choice: Ryan took a class on how to write fiction.

Problem: The new tree John bought would not fit into the hole he dug for it, the

My choice: hole was too small.

Problem: The floor looked better with the carpet than with the mat, because the

My choice:
mat was clashing.