Problem: How does the sentence end?

Eric searched all over for the pot of gold before Ian even got out of bed, and
Answer: Ian continued to be very poor.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The case handle eventually broke while James used it to haul the brass bar. The
Answer: case is light.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ben wanted to dye his hair blue or brown, but the
Answer: blue color was too bright.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Eric told Derrick to take the bag of seeds and plant them in the gardens because
Answer:
Derrick isn't doing anything.