Problem: How does the sentence end?

The chef tried to store the paste in the tube but the
Answer: paste was too thick.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The coffee machine broke so we used the ratchet instead of the screwdriver to fix it since the
Answer: ratchet was longer.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Christine had a flower garden that was twice as big as Maria's since
Answer: Christine had more time to tend to it.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Donald apologized to Craig and accepted the blame and consequences, because
Answer:
Craig was really hurt.