Since Eric received second place while Ian received first prize in the contest,
OPTIONS:
- Eric was awarded a silver medal.
- Ian was awarded a silver medal.
Eric was awarded a silver medal.

John decided on listening to his good friend instead of talking because the
OPTIONS:
- listening would be respectful.
- talking would be respectful.
listening would be respectful.

Victoria was in better shape than Mary so
OPTIONS:
- Victoria had to worry about having a good libido.
- Mary had to worry about having a good libido.
Mary had to worry about having a good libido.