Problem: I threw away more rice than milk when I cleaned the kitchen because the

My choice: milk was still good.

Problem: The carrots burned on the grill, but the tomatoes were okay, because the

My choice: carrots were drier.

Problem: The woman left the rice cooking on the stove but removed the beef because she didn't want the

My choice: rice to be undercooked.

Problem: Emily explained to Amy that she was finally going to take up piano lessons this time.

My choice:
Emily was motivated.