Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia had more flattering wrinkles as she aged than Tanya because
OPTIONS:
- Patricia tended to smile a lot.
- Tanya tended to smile a lot.
Answer: Patricia tended to smile a lot.

sentence: It was easier to clean the patio than it was to clean the bathroom because the OPTIONS:
- patio was dusty.
- bathroom was dusty.
complete: bathroom was dusty.

Brian was always digesting more alcoholic beverages than Dennis because
OPTIONS:
- Brian is a heavy drinker.
- Dennis is a heavy drinker.
Brian is a heavy drinker.

Input: Continue writing.

The air conditioner of Amy was working unlike that of Christine, therefore
OPTIONS:
- Amy had to use a fan.
- Christine had to use a fan.

Continued: Christine had to use a fan.

Story needs to be completed:
The GM decided to promote Joseph instead of Derrick because
OPTIONS:
- Joseph is a very capable salesperson.
- Derrick is a very capable salesperson.

My choice:
Joseph is a very capable salesperson.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Annie put thought into what gifts to bring to the wedding, bringing a tea kettle and a cast iron skillet. The
OPTIONS:
- kettle was very shiny.
- skillet was very shiny.
Answer:
kettle was very shiny.