Problem: The wall took longer to paint than the ceiling because the
OPTIONS:
- wall covered a smaller area.
- ceiling covered a smaller area.

My choice: ceiling covered a smaller area.

Problem: Isabel's laptop would not fit in the container she wanted to use because the
OPTIONS:
- laptop was too small.
- container was too small.

My choice: container was too small.

Problem: Clare and David decided to go to the movie instead of to the theater because the
OPTIONS:
- movie looked more riveting.
- theater looked more riveting.

My choice: movie looked more riveting.

Problem: Although he was 50, James wanted to go skiing with his boyfriend but he wasn't very fit. They chose surfing instead because the
OPTIONS:
- surfing was harder.
- skiing was harder.

My choice:
skiing was harder.