Problem: Absent from the orchestra were the violins, although the bassoons were prominent. The
OPTIONS:
- violins were just extraneous to the music.
- bassoons were just extraneous to the music.

My choice: violins were just extraneous to the music.

Problem: Steven raises cattle while Joel raises chickens, and therefore
OPTIONS:
- Steven is able to sell milk.
- Joel is able to sell milk.

My choice: Steven is able to sell milk.

Problem: Laura gently rubbed and stroked Christine's skin with her fingertips because
OPTIONS:
- Laura liked to be shown affection.
- Christine liked to be shown affection.

My choice: Christine liked to be shown affection.

Problem: Joseph had a new, modern house designed by Robert because
OPTIONS:
- Joseph was a very talented architect.
- Robert was a very talented architect.

My choice:
Robert was a very talented architect.