Problem: The argument that I had with my sister was nicer than the debate with my father because the

My choice: argument was mild.

Problem: In the old days at the school, discipline was applied with a stick rather than the hand, as the

My choice: hand tended to strike softer.

Problem: Laura offered her condolences to her friend Patricia at her mother's funeral.

My choice: Laura felt bad for her friend's loss.

Problem: Aaron has to stay up all night while Jason gets to rest because

My choice:
Jason doesn't have a paper due in the morning.