Story needs to be completed:
While deciding what to study at college Derrick chose business and Christopher chose music, you can say that

My choice:
Derrick is practical.

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Mary tried to maintain their composure in front of Kayla, but

My choice:
Mary was too nervous to relax.

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She went to crochet the leg warmers using knit fabric and a needle, but had to switch to a larger needle because the

My choice:
fabric was too thick.

Story needs to be completed:
Monica won the beauty contest, while Natalie came in second place, because

My choice:
Monica had more skillfully applied makeup.