Problem: How does the sentence end?

The brokerage collapsed quickly but the bank remained solvent, because the 
Answer: bank was free of debt.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James decided to be personable instead of highly argumentative when he met Chris because the 
Answer: argumentative people were annoying.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

During the hurricane season Joel had enough foods but Christopher had little as 
Answer: Christopher failed to be prepared.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

As he walked through the open door, he immediately saw the cake on the counter but not the puddle on the floor, because the 
Answer:
cake was obvious.