Question:
Megan planned to pass her pencil over to Natalie shortly, as

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Natalie was just about to start her writing.

Question:
Megan recently gave Patricia a ride to the hospital, because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Megan currently had a driver's license.

Question:
Steven but not Benjamin was a good speaker because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Benjamin did not take any linguistic classes in school.

Question:
Kyle loves the flavor of apricots but Matthew likes plums better.

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Kyle couldn't wait for apricot season.