Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian refused to give the promotion to Brian because it turned out
Answer: Brian was a slacker.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Felicia had to spend a lot of time in bed but Sarah did not, because
Answer: Felicia was sickly.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Craig set up traps in order to catch rats for Michael, because
Answer: Craig had traps from when their house was infested.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Adams wanted to empty the fish from the pond to the tank but the
Answer:
pond is too big.