Story needs to be completed:
The woman decided to grow oregano instead of basil, because the

My choice:
oregano was used in most of her receipes.

Story needs to be completed:
Neil got a bird as a pet and Michael go a horse because

My choice:
Michael liked animals that could gallop.

Story needs to be completed:
He threw the stones at the intruder to deter him from advancing past the gates. The

My choice:
stones were effective deterrents.

Story needs to be completed:
Natalie is tidy and clean, Erin is not therefore

My choice:
Erin probably doesn't make certain her dolls are clean.