Question:
The teacher was sympathetic towards Joel but not Leslie because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Leslie was ill-prepared for the exam.

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It was important that Brian make it home before curfew but not that Craig did because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Brian had strict parents.

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Elena told Angela to take the dog for a walk because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Elena did not want to.

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Laura taught their skills to Jessica, because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Laura wanted to pass along all their accumulated knowledge.