Problem: Continue the following story.

The noise from the thunderstorm bothered Elena more than Megan, so
OPTIONS:
- Elena didn't need earplugs while they slept.
- Megan didn't need earplugs while they slept.
Here's how I want to continue it: Megan didn't need earplugs while they slept.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The child got itchy when wearing the shirt but it went away when he applied oil, because the
OPTIONS:
- shirt was irritating to him.
- oil was irritating to him.
Here's how I want to continue it: shirt was irritating to him.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Clara chose to wear her hair in a French braid rather than a ponytail, because a
OPTIONS:
- French braid was trendier.
- ponytail was trendier.
Here's how I want to continue it:
French braid was trendier.