Problem: How does the sentence end?

She preferred taking notes with a notepad instead of a laptop because she took notes slower with the 
Answer: laptop .

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Back when I was obese, I ate too many snacks and ate too few vegetables, but my weight reacted best when the 
Answer: snacks were bland.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kenneth was less concerned with the environment than Adam , so 
Answer: Kenneth always used plastic bags.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The attorney rejected the case but accepted the settlement, as the 
Answer:
case was dubious as far as winning it.