Problem: Continue the following story.

The man drank the coffee instead of the tea in the morning because the
Here's how I want to continue it: coffee was stronger.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Maria was confident about their work but not Megan because
Here's how I want to continue it: Megan had hours of experience on the job.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Mary was going to sleep in the tent instead of the camper but the
Here's how I want to continue it:
tent got very hot in the sun.