Problem: How does the sentence end?

After reading about the dangers, Jeffrey encouraged Neil to quit smoking, but 
Answer: Neil ignored his advice.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The end of the play happened earlier than the end of the show since the 
Answer: show was delayed.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Christopher considered the matter settled after telling William to stop, but 
Answer: William wasn't intimidated, and it kept happening.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Emily currently has a bad cough, but Victoria doesn't have one, so 
Answer:
Emily is the smoker.