Problem: Carrie was training Emily to be a ventriloquist, and

My choice: Carrie had been teaching ventriloquism for a very long time.

Problem: Angela rode horses all their life and Amy just started, so

My choice: Amy trained really hard over the weekend.

Problem: Betty asked Jessica when the roses would bloom, because

My choice: Jessica had extensive knowledge about flowers.

Problem: The tattoo artist was preparing his workstation for Craig but not Eric because

My choice:
Craig had money.