Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia had a parrot that could speak but not Elena because
OPTIONS:
- Patricia often spoke to it.
- Elena often spoke to it.
Answer: Patricia often spoke to it.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Tanya wanted to exercise to increase stamina but Samantha didn't because
OPTIONS:
- Tanya thought it would be very painful.
- Samantha thought it would be very painful.
Answer: Samantha thought it would be very painful.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The bed sheet we purchased would not fit on the new mattress, the
OPTIONS:
- bed sheet was too small.
- mattress was too small.
Answer: bed sheet was too small.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The teacher told Neil that he had the wrong mixture unlike Joseph, due to
OPTIONS:
- Neil listening to the directions.
- Joseph listening to the directions.
Answer:
Joseph listening to the directions.