Problem: How does the sentence end?

He was trying to measure the height of the box using a ruler, but had to switch to a larger ruler because the 
Answer: ruler is too short.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Leslie liked to eat oysters from the shell but Christopher did not as 
Answer: Leslie was fond of soft foods.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

.I like a thank you note more than a phone call, because the 
Answer: thank you note seems polite.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria forbids Natalie from getting any more piercings on her body because 
Answer:
Maria is a strict parent.