[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The taxes on the car were more than the taxes on the bike because the 

[A]: car was more expensive.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Overcoming shyness was an issue for Brian but not Steven, because 

[A]: Brian had trouble talking to other people.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Ken sold his slippers for sneakers in preparation for marathon training as the 

[A]:
sneakers offered more support.