Problem: How does the sentence end?

The piercing on the ear hurt worse to get than the one on the tongue because the 
Answer: tongue had been numbed.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jennifer lent her favorite dress for Christine to wear at her prom, and 
Answer: Christine was very grateful for it.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I took lettuce from the package into the salad bowl until the 
Answer: package was empty.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Tanya needed help from Cynthia to get down the stairs in her huge wedding dress, and 
Answer:
Tanya felt a bit silly.