Problem: How does the sentence end?

I bought some bandages for wound dressing, but did not get to use it because the 
Answer: wound was too big.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The cement that I used for the project was not as good as the stone, because the 
Answer: cement was weak.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The job of Monica was a lot more difficult than Betty because 
Answer: Monica was a chemical engineer.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The paint was applied to the garage but not to the house, leaving the 
Answer:
house looking old .