Problem: How does the sentence end?

I decided to read the mystery book instead of the romance because the
Answer: mystery seemed more interesting.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Carrie ate more whole grains than Samantha.
Answer: Carrie loved the simple taste of brown rice and quinoa.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria's bed is never made, and Patricia always makes his, so
Answer: Maria is a more disorganized person.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jessica's pot scrubber needed to be replaced soon because the
Answer:
scrubber was becoming increasingly flattened.