Problem: Ian explained that Joel was too young to have braces, because
OPTIONS:
- Ian was a toddler.
- Joel was a toddler.

My choice: Joel was a toddler.

Problem: Lawrence loved to visit their grandparents, but William found it depressing.
OPTIONS:
- Lawrence hated hearing old stories about the past.
- William hated hearing old stories about the past.

My choice: William hated hearing old stories about the past.

Problem: Their relationship soured in the country, but rejuvenated in the city, since the
OPTIONS:
- country was such an unmotivating atmosphere for them.
- city was such an unmotivating atmosphere for them.

My choice: country was such an unmotivating atmosphere for them.

Problem: The man planted the lotus flower in the garden instead of a rose because the
OPTIONS:
- rose was a rare flower.
- lotus was a rare flower.

My choice:
lotus was a rare flower.