Problem: How does the sentence end?

The outbreak reached the city before the country, because the 
Answer: city was closer to ground zero.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Nick was helping Jeffrey from trying to smoke cigarettes because 
Answer: Jeffrey now smokes two packs a day.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Metal chopsticks tend to be shorter than wood ones. Jake preferred the 
Answer: wood ones for being long.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Katrina tried to pour a cup of apple juice for Laura but 
Answer:
Laura didn't want the drink.