Problem: How does the sentence end?

Matthew was in a lot of debt and Joseph was not because 
OPTIONS:
- Matthew liked to spend a lot.
- Joseph liked to spend a lot.
Answer: Matthew liked to spend a lot.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The librarian wanted to put the books on the shelves but they weren't able to hold them because the 
OPTIONS:
- shelves were too heavy..
- books were too heavy..
Answer: books were too heavy..

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Robert always eats veggies as opposed to Joseph because 
OPTIONS:
- Robert loves the way they taste.
- Joseph loves the way they taste.
Answer: Robert loves the way they taste.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

It's less effective to treat stress with medication instead of massage because the 
OPTIONS:
- massage will perform better long term.
- medication will perform better long term.
Answer:
massage will perform better long term.