Question:
The household was preparing to send the children to school and bought pencils but not pens because the

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- pens were useless.

Question:
Emily was the star of the show even though Elena was the intended star, because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Emily was that charismatic.

Question:
Monica was operating under the impression that Amy agreed with them, but

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Monica was mistaken.

Question:
Going to the wedding was embarrassing for Cynthia but not Jennifer as

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Cynthia had dated all the groomsmen.