Problem: How does the sentence end?

Aaron had a lot of skill with chopsticks while Nelson wasn't as proficient. 
OPTIONS:
- Aaron couldn't even pick up sticky rice with them.
- Nelson couldn't even pick up sticky rice with them.
Answer: Nelson couldn't even pick up sticky rice with them.
sentence: The sofa that I bought wouldn't fit in the house, because the  OPTIONS:
- sofa was too small for it.
- house was too small for it.
complete: house was too small for it.
John decided he will read the magazine first because the bus will soon arrive and then read the book in the long journey. The 
OPTIONS:
- magazine is short.
- book is short.
magazine is short.
Input: Continue writing.

Keeping your outer ears clean is important to Maria and not important to Erin, 
OPTIONS:
- Maria takes good care of herself.
- Erin takes good care of herself.

Continued: Maria takes good care of herself.
Story needs to be completed:
Jeffrey tried to abduct William at the park but 
OPTIONS:
- Jeffrey couldn't run fast enough to get them.
- William couldn't run fast enough to get them.

My choice:
Jeffrey couldn't run fast enough to get them.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Carrie needs to hire someone to take Emily place at the fabric store, 
OPTIONS:
- Carrie has been the manager at the fabric store.
- Emily has been the manager at the fabric store.
Answer:
Carrie has been the manager at the fabric store.