Problem: How does the sentence end?

Amy wanted a soft toothbrush but Mary wanted a firm one because 
Answer: Amy was concerned about soreness.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Unlike Craig, William avoided getting a cramp during the marathon, because 
Answer: Craig stretched adequately beforehand.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

A thunderstorm hit while we were walking home so we ducked into a store instead of under the umbrella. The 
Answer: store does provide protection from lightning.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Bobby's scoop of chocolate ice cream fell from the cone onto the sidewalk because the 
Answer:
scoop was too large.