Problem: How does the sentence end?

I had to replace my washer instead of my dryer because the
OPTIONS:
- dryer was newer.
- washer was newer.
Answer: dryer was newer.

sentence: Elena got more presents at Christmas than Samantha, because OPTIONS:
- Elena always sent a thank-you card to the gifters.
- Samantha always sent a thank-you card to the gifters.
complete: Elena always sent a thank-you card to the gifters.

Michael twisted his knee while playing soccer with Kenneth, but
OPTIONS:
- Michael lent him a knee brace.
- Kenneth lent him a knee brace.
Kenneth lent him a knee brace.

Input: Continue writing.

Brett found themselves in hot water with Michael after
OPTIONS:
- Brett told the outrageous, easily disproved lie.
- Michael told the outrageous, easily disproved lie.

Continued: Brett told the outrageous, easily disproved lie.

Story needs to be completed:
Beatrice wanted to illustrate the book with watercolors rather than inks, because the
OPTIONS:
- watercolors were boring.
- inks were boring.

My choice:
inks were boring.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Aaron thinks suede coats are very cool but Ian does not.
OPTIONS:
- Aaron bought a denim coat from the clothing store.
- Ian bought a denim coat from the clothing store.
Answer:
Ian bought a denim coat from the clothing store.