Problem: How does the sentence end?

The lavender failed to deodorize the room, but the hibiscus ate all the odors, since the
OPTIONS:
- lavender failed to absorb the odors.
- hibiscus failed to absorb the odors.
Answer: lavender failed to absorb the odors.

sentence: To take care of her lips, Cindi likes using lipstick more than chap stick. She thinks the OPTIONS:
- lipstick is more dehydrating.
- chap stick is more dehydrating.
complete: chap stick is more dehydrating.

William lived a lavish lifestyle during his old age, while Derrick had to scrimp, since
OPTIONS:
- William had planned well for retirement.
- Derrick had planned well for retirement.
William had planned well for retirement.

Input: Continue writing.

Joseph went shopping for a diamond ring yesterday unlike Benjamin, because
OPTIONS:
- Joseph was already engaged.
- Benjamin was already engaged.

Continued: Benjamin was already engaged.

Story needs to be completed:
The tables we would dispose first, followed by the carpets much later, as the
OPTIONS:
- tables were no longer essential.
- carpets were no longer essential.

My choice:
tables were no longer essential.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Glass cups are better than plastic cups because the
OPTIONS:
- glass cups are stronger and sturdier.
- plastic cups are stronger and sturdier.
Answer:
glass cups are stronger and sturdier.