Problem: How does the sentence end?

The car's tires were unable to navigate the driveway of the property, thanks to the 
Answer: driveway being too muddy.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When we dissolved our partnership, Bill took my stapler and my garbage bin; the joke's on him because the 
Answer: stapler was empty when he took it.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Although Kevin went to the store to buy carrots he got potatoes instead because the 
Answer: potatoes were cheap and he was on a budget.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

In class Patricia talked back to Kayla the teacher when she asked her to do something, so 
Answer:
Kayla gave detention.