Problem: How does the sentence end?

I tried to set the plant in the pot, but it didn't work because the
Answer: pot was too small.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

She bought a candle instead of a book while she was unemployed because the
Answer: candle was cheaper.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

It was a sunny day and Jan was at the pool. She had to put on lotion instead of sunscreen because the
Answer: sunscreen was depleted.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Alice tried to choose between the bath and hand towel to make a hair turban, but the
Answer:
hand towel was too small.