[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Perry wanted to use a ruler to measure the distance across the backyard, but the

[A]: ruler was too small.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Monica liked to practice the drums every morning before Carrie drove her to school, because

[A]: Monica was an early bird.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Patricia tried to lecture Felicia on how to lose weight because of the fact that

[A]:
Felicia is overweight and needs to diet.