Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia was the leader of the band, and Rebecca was the drummer, so 
Answer: Patricia had to create the set list.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Cheerleading suited Christine but not Carrie because 
Answer: Christine had talent and made the cheer squad.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He decided to forge a blade instead of buying a knife, because the 
Answer: blade would be a lot stronger and personal.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Children of the classroom had to write out the alphabet with chalk instead of on paper because the 
Answer:
paper was not there.