Problem: How does the sentence end?

Lawrence asked Brian for a ride to the grocery store because 
OPTIONS:
- Lawrence had a car.
- Brian had a car.
Answer: Brian had a car.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The school replaced the stained carpet in the auditorium with hardwood, the 
OPTIONS:
- carpet was trendy.
- hardwood was trendy.
Answer: hardwood was trendy.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He wanted his sensitive skin cleaner so he added a toner to his regimen instead of a spot creme since the 
OPTIONS:
- creme is mild.
- toner is mild.
Answer: toner is mild.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Christopher tried a new recipe and asked Kenneth how  liked it. 
OPTIONS:
- Christopher thought it tasted good.
- Kenneth thought it tasted good.
Answer:
Kenneth thought it tasted good.