Problem: How does the sentence end?

The medal was regarded as lower in esteem than the trophy, as the 
OPTIONS:
- medal required tremendous effort to win.
- trophy required tremendous effort to win.
Answer: trophy required tremendous effort to win.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The pirates gold doubloons were dirty and covered in muck, but the silver coins were glittering in the sunlight.  The 
OPTIONS:
- gold pieces were very shiny.
- silver pieces were very shiny.
Answer: silver pieces were very shiny.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jake stopped to grab a waffle before going to the bus station for his meeting, fortunately he had plenty of time because the 
OPTIONS:
- bus was late.
- meeting was late.
Answer: bus was late.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The social gathering was a hit because of the appetizers, but not the decorations, because the 
OPTIONS:
- decorations were delicious.
- appetizers were delicious.
Answer:
appetizers were delicious.