Problem: How does the sentence end?

The dog lay under the tree instead of under the umbrella because it was cooler under the
Answer: tree .

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Sarah was less successful at work than Betty because
Answer: Betty stayed longer hours at the job.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I had to replace my washer instead of my dryer because the
Answer: washer was older.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Victoria was counseled on her legal options by Betty because
Answer:
Betty was a legal professional.