Problem: Continue the following story.

Tanya yelled at Carrie because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Carrie had forgotten to clean out the garage before father came home.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Because Elena was far less successful at their job this year than Megan, 
Here's how I want to continue it: Elena received a smaller raise.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Ben wanted to either get a pencil or a TV to change his life, but the 
Here's how I want to continue it:
TV was too expensive.