Problem: How does the sentence end?

Because Lindsey was running faster than Monica, 
Answer: Monica finished the lap over 3 minutes behind.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

My relationships as a teen worked out far differently from my adult ones because the 
Answer: teen ones were too immature.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The crane was useless to build the house, but we used the backhoe, as the 
Answer: backhoe was essential at that point.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ken tried to draw a design onto his stencil paper while using a pencil, but the paper ripped because the 
Answer:
paper was too thin.