Problem: How does the sentence end?

She put the plush rug rather than the rattan rug in her living room because the 
Answer: plush rug was meant for indoors.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

They were going shopping for hats instead of going for socks because the 
Answer: socks were harder.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Tigers were the favorite animal of Leslie but not Kyle, so 
Answer: Kyle spent their time at the zoo watching the monkeys.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The psychic said Lawrence had a positive aura and Robert had a negative aura, so 
Answer:
Lawrence thanked the psychic.