Problem: How does the sentence end?

He kicked the ball towards the hoop, but he missed it, because the
Answer: hoop was too far.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Michael has accomplished more in his career than Kenneth because
Answer: Kenneth worked lazily every step of the way.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Yoga intrigues Steven, while Dennis really doesn't see why people like it, because
Answer: Steven is open to spiritual things.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The house of Tanya was a lot worse off than that of Felicia, by reason that
Answer:
Tanya had less money.