Problem: How does the sentence end?

I liked the reason a lot better than the excuse, because the
Answer: excuse was fake.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary collected fine china dishes but Jessica preferred plastic as
Answer: Jessica was very careless with their possessions.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

She decided to learn to play the harp and the trumpet, as the
Answer: harp was so beautiful.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Adam loved unusual foreign foods but Derrick hated them.
Answer:
Derrick thought pig feet sounded disgusting.