Problem: How does the sentence end?

When Steven went to Brett's house he was cold, so
Answer: Steven asked for the temperature to be turned up.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James cannot pick the box at the bottom of the barrel, so he picked the ball at the top because the
Answer: ball is closer.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Leslie had clean and unstained elbows but not Robert because
Answer: Leslie used a pumice stone to clean them.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian liked some girl in high school, but the girl liked Nick,
Answer:
Ian felt envious of him, but that was life.