Problem: Continue the following story.

Dennis loved to paint but William preferred crayons since they left no mess, so
Here's how I want to continue it: William bought only crayons.

Problem: Continue the following story.

John decided on listening to his good friend instead of talking because the
Here's how I want to continue it: listening would be respectful.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Craig did horribly on the test because he wasn't prepared like Samuel, therefore
Here's how I want to continue it:
Craig failed.