Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian jumped right into the pond while Matthew was apprehensive. It was clear that 
OPTIONS:
- Ian had zero issues with fish.
- Matthew had zero issues with fish.
Answer: Ian had zero issues with fish.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James tried to fix his hair by using a new brand of hair gel and comb, but the 
OPTIONS:
- gel had quickly broken.
- comb had quickly broken.
Answer: comb had quickly broken.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The slime had permeated the meat, but the bread was left untouched, as the 
OPTIONS:
- meat was exposed to it.
- bread was exposed to it.
Answer: meat was exposed to it.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The living room was dirtier than the bedroom, because everyone partied at the 
OPTIONS:
- living room .
- bedroom .
Answer:
living room .