Question:
You know that the drums will take longer than the flute to learn, so the

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- drums was more complex to study.

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The award motivated Carrie to win more than it did Erin, therefore

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Carrie was victorious.

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The seamstress needed to hem the jeans of Katrina but not Lindsey because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Katrina was very short.

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Despite waiting for hours, Betty hoped Mary would show up, as

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Betty still had time to wait there for her.