Problem: How does the sentence end?

The scandal started at the school and spread to the town, so the 
OPTIONS:
- school was the source of their problems.
- town was the source of their problems.
Answer: school was the source of their problems.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The fitness level of Derrick was horrible and that of Justin was amazing, due to 
OPTIONS:
- Derrick being healthy.
- Justin being healthy.
Answer: Justin being healthy.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Avery went to the beach but stayed in the sand instead of getting in the water because the 
OPTIONS:
- water was warm.
- sand was warm.
Answer: sand was warm.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Rachel was a bona fide fashionista compared to Megan , so 
OPTIONS:
- Rachel always was eager to seek fashion advice.
- Megan always was eager to seek fashion advice.
Answer:
Megan always was eager to seek fashion advice.