Problem: How does the sentence end?

Dave bought the wood chair instead of the black desk because the 
Answer: desk matched the style of his office poorly.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kenneth watches news every night but Christopher only watches movies as 
Answer: Kenneth likes things like politics.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Justin had the necessary equipment unlike his neighbor Joseph, so 
Answer: Justin was able to loan out a tool for sanding.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The planted seedlings weren't growing as quickly in the backyard like in the front yard because the 
Answer:
backyard has little sunlight.