Problem: The homemade turkey gravy was an essential part of the big holiday meal, because the
OPTIONS:
- meal needed more flavor.
- gravy needed more flavor.

My choice: meal needed more flavor.

Problem: Elena wanted to have a serious conversation with Laura who did not, so
OPTIONS:
- Elena adopted a humorous tone.
- Laura adopted a humorous tone.

My choice: Laura adopted a humorous tone.

Problem: Tammy poured the entire box of cake mix into the bowl until the
OPTIONS:
- box was full.
- bowl was full.

My choice: bowl was full.

Problem: Samuel wept at the man's funeral, but Brian stayed dry-eyed, because
OPTIONS:
- Samuel was estranged from the deceased.
- Brian was estranged from the deceased.

My choice:
Brian was estranged from the deceased.