Problem: Kyle is afraid of spiders and Ryan of snakes,

My choice: Kyle saw a spider and ran in fear.

Problem: The excavator was abandoned and they brought in a crane to build the house, because the

My choice: crane proved essential to the process.

Problem: Laura was playing a long game of chess when Tanya yelled checkmate in happiness.

My choice: Tanya won the game.

Problem: Erin was itching all over so Jessica carefully applied ointment and calamine to the areas.

My choice:
Erin got poison ivy.