Problem: How does the sentence end?

Brian always lost to Hunter when they played each other in basketball, as
Answer: Hunter practiced frequently.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Steven was able to enter the motorcycle race, but Joseph was not, because
Answer: Joseph had failed their driver's license test.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Bill's new houseboat he purchased would not fit in his garage, the
Answer: houseboat was too large.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The department store were having a sale on covers but not pillows because the
Answer:
pillows were scarce.