Problem: How does the sentence end?

The crisis in the 1970's caused more deaths than the hurricane, because the
Answer: crisis was worldwide.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Cynthia's parents decided to let her get a pet, but Angela's parents decided to not let her get one, so
Answer: Cynthia got a pet hamster.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

During school the instructor taught the class using chalk but not marker because the
Answer: marker was too expensive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I prefer wearing my hair in a braid to a ponytail because the
Answer:
ponytail is worse at keeping my hair out of the way.