Problem: How does the sentence end?

The pig needed a bath but we went through the wash rather than using the hose since the 
Answer: wash covered most of the pig.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Emily found standup comedy difficult but it came naturally to Victoria. 
Answer: Emily had never had a thick skin for hecklers.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary has bad dandruff, but Cynthia has never had that issue. 
Answer: Mary lives in a dryer climate.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia's essay was more in depth than Elena's essay, so 
Answer:
Elena had the shorter essay in the end.