Problem: How does the sentence end?

Since Brett drove Craig to the gym then went home, 
Answer: Brett spent the next two hours at home.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

While in the barn, Victoria stopped answering Maria's questions about the horse, because 
Answer: Maria was annoying.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Natalie was a police officer and Mary was a criminal so 
Answer: Mary was put in handcuffs.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

In the garden, it took more time to grow the turnips than the carrots since the 
Answer:
carrots needed little attention.