Story needs to be completed:
It was easier to clean the patio than it was to clean the bathroom because the

My choice:
bathroom was dusty.

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They both wanted to get a tattoo but Benjamin had an easier time asking their parents than Derrick because

My choice:
Derrick parents were strict.

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Losing weight was difficult for Samantha but not Tanya because

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Samantha found it hard to stick to a diet.

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Ron decided to invest his money, but he chose to swap stocks with assets as stocks are more volatile. The

My choice:
stocks are unstable.