Problem: Continue the following story.

The woman threw out the sweater and got the new coat to wear , as the 
Here's how I want to continue it: sweater had become passe .

Problem: Continue the following story.

Ian babbled on and on to William about his new wood floors.  
Here's how I want to continue it: William was disinterested.

Problem: Continue the following story.

John could not hear the alarm of his watch when the teacher raised his voice at him because the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
alarm is quiet.