Story needs to be completed:
Whenever given the choice, James chose to feed on chocolates as opposed to salads because the

My choice:
salads were unappetizing.

Story needs to be completed:
Joel gleefully explained to Dennis how these compression socks got rid of his soreness.

My choice:
Joel was enthusiastic.

Story needs to be completed:
Leslie has collected a larger amount of coins than Jeffrey since

My choice:
Leslie has been coin collecting for a longer period of time.

Story needs to be completed:
Neil has been to the hospital for injury many times while Michael only once, you can say

My choice:
Neil is careless.