Here's a short story: Thomas loved the sound of rain falling, so when there was a storm, he slept on the covered patio where he could hear the raindrops hit the cement walkways. For Thomas, sleeping on the patio always made the sound of the rain (A) louder (B) softer. What is the most sensical answer between "nearer rain" and "farther rain"?
nearer rain

Here's a short story: Jame's mother has a photo of Jane standing taller as a mountain. It looks that way because (A) the mountain was farther away (B) Jane was farther away. What is the most sensical answer between "a mountain" and "Jane"?
a mountain

Here's a short story: Jim and Bryan have both left their office and are driving down the highway at the same speed. However, Bryan lives closer to the office than Jim does. Who travels the least distance? (A) Jim (B) Bryan. What is the most sensical answer between "Bryan's car" and "Jim's car"?
Jim's car