Problem: How does the sentence end?

The restaurant used multiple cups, but only a single style for plates, for serving, so the 
Answer: plates had less variety.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Noah had to take out a loan to buy the house but not the vehicle because the 
Answer: house was expensive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mike preferred eating fresh fruit in the morning instead of oatmeal because the 
Answer: oatmeal was too hot.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

It was easier to reach high places with the stool instead of the chair, because the 
Answer:
stool was tall.