Problem: How does the sentence end?

The gathered stones in the bag outweigh the collected coins because the 
Answer: stones are much in numbers.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The bowl cracked but the vase was fine, because the 
Answer: vase was protected in the luggage.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Alex tossed the ball to Jeff but he had to carry the bat because the 
Answer: bat was heavy.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Dennis's business flourishes while Michael's is failing; I guess 
Answer:
Michael must be a lazy worker.