Problem: Justin wants to learn how to flip a pancake so he asks Robert for an advice, because

My choice: Justin is a beginner.

Problem: Betty smoked a lot more tobacco then Rebecca because

My choice: Betty was very much addicted to nicotine.

Problem: Matthew explained to Kyle about how he was going to fly standby in order to save money.

My choice: Matthew was undeterred.

Problem: Mary ignored the hurricane evacuation warning but Erin was wise and heeded it.

My choice:
Mary was killed when the storm struck their home.