Problem: How does the sentence end?

The apples in the store looked shinier than the tomatoes because the 
Answer: apples were much fresher.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I sheared the sheep in the field instead of the barn because I didn't care if the fur got the 
Answer: field dirty.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Steven wanted to play miniature golf, but Benjamin refused, so 
Answer: Benjamin was denying their wishes.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The new brush broke a lot quicker than the old comb, because the 
Answer:
brush was not as strong.