Problem: How does the sentence end?

Steven hated his teacher in high school unlike William, because 
Answer: William was a brilliant student.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

We opted to redecorate the bathroom rather than the kitchen, as the 
Answer: bathroom was in need of some decorations.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

She wanted to buy a designer handbag on an auction site but bought a knock-off watch instead because the 
Answer: handbag was expensive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

James decided to tear a paper when the nylon cannot be ripped off. The 
Answer:
paper is weaker.