Problem: How does the sentence end?

Paint was applied to the scooter, but not the car. The 
Answer: car had recently been in storage.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

At dinner Felicia decided to pay for Elena's meal because 
Answer: Elena had received a large bill today.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Steven was known to be quite obnoxious to their coworkers however Christopher was quite accommodating with their office mates. 
Answer: Christopher was always invited to drinks after work.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Samuel lived a more common life compared to Ian because 
Answer:
Samuel was just a normal individual.