Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kerri wanted to replace her mothball with some brand new potpourri, because the
Answer: mothball was old.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The virus jumped from Patricia to Sarah, so
Answer: Sarah was the next carrier of the sickness.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Samantha was generally faster at running than Jessica, so it was surprising when
Answer: Samantha lost the race by a large margin.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria listened to Emily drone on and on about her new bikini wax.
Answer:
Maria was bored.