Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian asked Brian to open the lid of the jar because the hands of 
OPTIONS:
- Ian were weak.
- Brian were weak.
Answer: Ian were weak.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

My cousin loved the new task compared to the old job, because the 
OPTIONS:
- task is easier.
- job is easier.
Answer: task is easier.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

My main goal was to get the child away from the school and into the yard, because the 
OPTIONS:
- school was dangerous.
- yard was dangerous.
Answer: school was dangerous.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

People use the term nation a lot less than the term country because the 
OPTIONS:
- country is very unpopular.
- nation is very unpopular.
Answer:
nation is very unpopular.