Problem: john could not finish writing out the list within the time given to him because the

My choice: time is short.

Problem: James cannot finish his speech to the audience within the time given to him. The

My choice: speech is long.

Problem: Victoria could visit certain websites that Rachel could not, yet, because

My choice: Victoria was much older.

Problem: After Derrick dropped the phone on the ground, Jason laughed, so the teacher gave

My choice:
Derrick a sympathetic frown.