Story needs to be completed:
Jill was hosting a fancy party and needed to buy only expensive foods. She got matsutake mushrooms instead of apples to eat because the

My choice:
matsutake mushrooms are expensive.

Story needs to be completed:
Lindsey scolded Megan about paying the rent, since

My choice:
Lindsey worried she would pay late again this month.

Story needs to be completed:
The professional gardener made sure to use the right tools. He left the shovel home but brought the rake because the

My choice:
shovel wasn't needed.

Story needs to be completed:
Christine was worse at writing fiction than Amy because

My choice:
Amy had a more creative mind.