Problem: How does the sentence end?

The woman thought essential oils would cure her illness better than medicines because she believed the 
Answer: medicines were ineffective.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Laura but not Emily would soon be going home because 
Answer: Emily had not gotten a release date from the parole board.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Amy asked Cynthia if she knew what was said in the conversations with the lawyer because 
Answer: Amy needed to know.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The laptop was getting much better download rates than the tablet because the 
Answer:
tablet was farther away from the Wi-Fi router.