Problem: How does the sentence end?

John planted a pumpkin seed in the garden, but it did not grow. The 
Answer: pumpkin seed was too deep.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

She wanted to do embroidery with her needle and floss, but when she tried to thread the needle she realized the 
Answer: needle was too small.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When growing dill, Kenneth forgets to water, whereas Nick does not, so 
Answer: Nick is a competent gardener.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

While shopping at the department store and looking for fragrances, Alexandria decided on the vanilla but not the peppermint because the 
Answer:
peppermint was out of place.