Problem: How does the sentence end?

The cruise was an ideal vacation for Maria, but not for Felicia, because 
OPTIONS:
- Maria loves the water.
- Felicia loves the water.
Answer: Maria loves the water.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The plant is stopping the sun from reaching the top of the roof because the 
OPTIONS:
- plant is taller.
- roof is taller.
Answer: plant is taller.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The man handed the important folder to Ryan and not Brian because 
OPTIONS:
- Ryan was experienced in the situation.
- Brian was experienced in the situation.
Answer: Ryan was experienced in the situation.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Lindsey knew all their neighbors well, but Samantha did not, since 
OPTIONS:
- Lindsey had lived in the community since childhood.
- Samantha had lived in the community since childhood.
Answer:
Lindsey had lived in the community since childhood.