Problem: How does the sentence end?

Samantha used ladders a lot at work but Carrie did not because
Answer: Samantha was a house painter.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mohammad picked out a pair of snow boots that had velcro straps rather than laces, because he thought the
Answer: laces looked tacky.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I bought my daughter a chocolate instead of buying her a gum because the
Answer: gum was too sticky.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kevin could draw very well, Brian could not so
Answer:
Kevin intended to pursue a career in art.