Question:
Jessica could not keep up with Lindsey in the race, as

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Jessica had a very plodding step.

Question:
The sales clerk tried to put the collar into the box but it would not fit because the

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- box was too small.

Question:
Lawrence used logic to determine if Benjamin was lying because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Lawrence had been lied to before.

Question:
At the pet store Joel bought a parrot but Brian didn't because

Answer:
Continue the sentence -- Joel thinks parrots are neat.