Story needs to be completed:
Jimmy was being sarcastic when he suggested stuffing all the laundry into the hamper, because the

My choice:
laundry was too plentiful.

Story needs to be completed:
Mary asked Christine a lot of questions during the football game because

My choice:
Mary knew nothing about the game.

Story needs to be completed:
Felicia gave Carrie some speakers because

My choice:
Felicia just bought a new set for home use.

Story needs to be completed:
Sarah was sick today with the flu while Rebecca was not, so

My choice:
Sarah did not go to school that day.