Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kevin decided to treat Derrick to a meal at their favorite restaurant because
Answer: Derrick helped them a lot.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

We didn't use the dryer but opted for the clothesline instead, as the
Answer: dryer would make our clothes shrink.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Elena was trying to acquire new skills with the help of Rachel but
Answer: Elena was a horrible student.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria lost way more weight than Katrina did because
Answer:
Katrina exercised far less frequently and with less intensity.