[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Elena was in the audience while Natalie performed, so 
OPTIONS:
- Elena clapped when the show was over.
- Natalie clapped when the show was over.

[A]: Elena clapped when the show was over.
QUES: Continue writing.

Patricia wore a lot of eyeshadow but Jennifer did not because 

OPTIONS:
- Patricia was knowledgeable about makeup.
- Jennifer was knowledgeable about makeup.
+++++++++
ANS: Patricia was knowledgeable about makeup.
Problem: How does the sentence end?

Joseph had a very weak grip but Ryan's was quite strong because 
OPTIONS:
- Joseph often lifted a set of weights.
- Ryan often lifted a set of weights.
Answer: Ryan often lifted a set of weights.
sentence: Laura tended to steal while Christine was lawful, so  OPTIONS:
- Laura was often in trouble with the law.
- Christine was often in trouble with the law.
complete: Laura was often in trouble with the law.
Samuel made more money cutting hair as a professional stylist than Adam, because 
OPTIONS:
- Samuel charged higher rates.
- Adam charged higher rates.
Samuel charged higher rates.
Problem: Continue the following story.

All of the reasons were so much better than the excuses because the 
OPTIONS:
- reasons were lies.
- excuses were lies.
Here's how I want to continue it:
excuses were lies.