Problem: Continue the following story.

At the hotel, Sarah asked if she could borrow Cynthia's makeup, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Sarah had forgotten her lipstick.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Hunter has recently bought a lychee tree and needs help from Neil, because
Here's how I want to continue it: Hunter knows nothing about trees.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The skills of Maria were far superior to Tanya because
Here's how I want to continue it:
Maria was a talented individual.