Problem: Annie likes the battery toothbrush instead of the manual toothbrush because the

My choice: battery toothbrush was gentle on her teeth.

Problem: Emily threw a fit when Monica demolished her in chess, as

My choice: Emily was jealous of her talents.

Problem: Matthew, who was rich, and Lawrence who was poor, both wanted to be a volunteer

My choice: Lawrence wished he could afford to.

Problem: The red potatoes are soft but the carrots are still hard. The

My choice:
carrots are not ready.