Problem: How does the sentence end?

Katrina borrowed a ladder from Laura to put up Christmas lights; when the ladder broke, 
Answer: Katrina decided to buy their own.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary wanted to change her shoes because they felt too tight on her feet.  The 
Answer: shoes were too small.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Janine switched from selling cooper and silver necklaces to selling diamonds. The 
Answer: diamonds are more expensive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Everyone was so stuffed at the Thanksgiving dinner no one noticed David putting the pie on the table, however the 
Answer:
table was still emptied.