Problem: How does the sentence end?

Cynthia used all the apples she had to make a pie for Elena, because 
Answer: Elena was craving pie.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The carpenter wanted to build a wall, but he didn't have enough bricks. He built a water well instead because the 
Answer: water well required fewer bricks.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

At the geology store, Lindsey cracked open a geode and asked the worker Rebecca to identify the mineral inside. Since it was purple, 
Answer: Rebecca identified it as amethyst.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The cranberry sauce made the turkey taste even better because the 
Answer:
turkey was very dry.