Problem: Continue the following story.

We were on short notice and had to write using the pen instead of the marker since the
OPTIONS:
- pen was close by.
- marker was close by.
Here's how I want to continue it: pen was close by.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The woman tried to throw the party in the main room but the
OPTIONS:
- room was too large.
- party was too large.
Here's how I want to continue it: party was too large.

Problem: Continue the following story.

At the clothing store, Beth wanted to get the jeans instead of the pants because the
OPTIONS:
- jeans were cool.
- pants were cool.
Here's how I want to continue it:
jeans were cool.