Problem: How does the sentence end?

I had a hard time backing out of my space in the parking garage because a truck had parked next to me and the 
Answer: truck was quite large.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Benjamin likes to give speeches to large groups but Eric doesn't because 
Answer: Benjamin is a show-off.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria was cremated after death while Victoria was buried because 
Answer: Maria was against being buried.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Michael had gotten a lot more broken bones throughout his life compared to Ian, therefore 
Answer:
Michael had more scars.