Problem: Continue the following story.

Despite it being an antique, Mary had to let go of the sewing table to make room for the baby swing, because the
OPTIONS:
- sewing table was no longer useful.
- baby swing was no longer useful.
Here's how I want to continue it: sewing table was no longer useful.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The earthquake destroyed the house of Samuel, but not Jeffrey's, so
OPTIONS:
- Samuel is now very upset.
- Jeffrey is now very upset.
Here's how I want to continue it: Samuel is now very upset.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Nick gave the paint to Dennis to complete the project because
OPTIONS:
- Nick was a better painter than him.
- Dennis was a better painter than him.
Here's how I want to continue it:
Dennis was a better painter than him.