Problem: How does the sentence end?

On Main Street, the boutique was having more success than the department store because the
OPTIONS:
- boutique has a quality selection of clothing.
- department store has a quality selection of clothing.
Answer: boutique has a quality selection of clothing.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Before traveling, John checked the brakes in the car, but didn't need to check the belts, because the
OPTIONS:
- brakes had been squeaking.
- belts had been squeaking.
Answer: brakes had been squeaking.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The soap was harsher on her skin than the conditioner, so she mostly used the
OPTIONS:
- conditioner when showering.
- soap when showering.
Answer: conditioner when showering.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The carrots caused constipation in the baby, but the tomatoes did not, as the
OPTIONS:
- carrots were hard on his stomach.
- tomatoes were hard on his stomach.
Answer:
carrots were hard on his stomach.