Problem: Continue the following story.

More people turned out for the event held by Betty but not Maria because
Here's how I want to continue it: Betty really knew how to promote the concert.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Amy wants to increase her intelligence so she demands extra hours from her tutor Erin, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Amy wants to improve.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Amy wanted to sleep in her bedroom so she made Samantha go play in the yard for awhile.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Samantha is outside.