Problem: How does the sentence end?

The club accepted Jessica as a member but rejected Victoria because 
Answer: Jessica aced the application and interview.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

His challenges were easier than my problems, because the 
Answer: challenges had a lot fewer steps.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The stones that I found at the beach were worse than the rocks I found earlier, because the 
Answer: stones were common.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Red was the color that Laura preferred but not Maria. 
Answer:
Laura bought a shiny red sports car.