Story needs to be completed:
Matthew was effective at verbal communication while Brett was quiet, so

My choice:
Brett was a poor public speaker.

Story needs to be completed:
The embassy could not withdraw the tourist's visa, but the consulate could, since the

My choice:
consulate had the authority.

Story needs to be completed:
When it was time for the reunion, Neil got invited but not Aaron, so

My choice:
Aaron was rather mad about the situation.

Story needs to be completed:
I preserved more strawberries than peaches last year because my husband hates to eat the

My choice:
peaches .