Problem: Continue the following story.

Ian liked some girl in high school, but the girl liked Nick,
OPTIONS:
- Ian felt sorry for him, but that was life.
- Nick felt sorry for him, but that was life.
Here's how I want to continue it: Nick felt sorry for him, but that was life.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria cooked less of a variety of foods than Samantha because
OPTIONS:
- Maria was taking cooking classes.
- Samantha was taking cooking classes.
Here's how I want to continue it: Samantha was taking cooking classes.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Angela tripped over Amy's potted plants because
OPTIONS:
- Angela placed the plants in the open doorway.
- Amy placed the plants in the open doorway.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Amy placed the plants in the open doorway.