Problem: How does the sentence end?

The engineer had to replace the compound in the structure with temporary paste because the 
OPTIONS:
- compound was new.
- paste was new.
Answer: paste was new.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Rachel enjoyed swimming much more than Maria because 
OPTIONS:
- Rachel was not afraid of the water.
- Maria was not afraid of the water.
Answer: Rachel was not afraid of the water.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The people at the fair liked the fries better than the pizzas, because the 
OPTIONS:
- fries were fresh.
- pizzas were fresh.
Answer: fries were fresh.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James put the egg in the refrigerator and the meat in the sun. Now the 
OPTIONS:
- egg is hot.
- meat is hot.
Answer:
meat is hot.