Problem: How does the sentence end?

Angela likes to have a dog as pet but Rachel does not. 
Answer: Angela adopts a dog from the shelter.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jan wanted to move a desk into the corner of the family room but the 
Answer: desk was too wide.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The tricks that he used in the game were better than the tips I had received, because the 
Answer: tricks were shortcuts.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Leslie has been operating on Samuel to get rid of the disease, so 
Answer:
Samuel is the afflicted.