Problem: How does the sentence end?

It was easier to focus on the words on the board when sitting in the desk than at the bench because the 
OPTIONS:
- bench was farther from the board.
- desk was farther from the board.
Answer: bench was farther from the board.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When Elena wanted to buy a new car, Emily offered go along because 
OPTIONS:
- Elena had purchased many new cars before.
- Emily had purchased many new cars before.
Answer: Emily had purchased many new cars before.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria but not Patricia was made fun of because 
OPTIONS:
- Maria was wearing a very ugly sweater.
- Patricia was wearing a very ugly sweater.
Answer: Maria was wearing a very ugly sweater.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Michael went to Leslie to get a new tattoo , because 
OPTIONS:
- Michael made some beautiful body art.
- Leslie made some beautiful body art.
Answer:
Leslie made some beautiful body art.