Story needs to be completed:
They wanted to purchase a new home instead of renting an apartment, but the

My choice:
home is expensive.

Story needs to be completed:
Lawrence never wanted to learn a new language, but Jason wants to learn a bunch.

My choice:
Jason is less intimidated.

Story needs to be completed:
Sharon wanted to plant a rose bush in her garden, but she couldn't because the

My choice:
garden was too small.

Story needs to be completed:
Dennis won a bunch of prizes for Ian at the carnival, so

My choice:
Ian was grateful.