(Q).
Alex pursued Carson's policy because it was the best idea yet. Given the context: What does Alex need to do before this? Possible answers: pick up the policy from Carson, argue for the policy to be implemented, throw away Carson's ideas
(A).
pick up the policy from Carson

(Q).
Addison was given the choice to clean the kitchen or the yard. Addison chose to clean the kitchen. Given the context: What does Addison need to do before this? Possible answers: needed to wash the dishes, needed to rake the lawn, dislikes being outside
(A).
needed to wash the dishes

(Q).
Alex wanted to have an enjoyable evening on their night off work. Given the context: What will Alex want to do next? Possible answers: write something, needed to eat, laugh
(A).
needed to eat