Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary is casting a blank stare off to nowhere seeming to look through Carrie so 
Answer: Mary has a dazed look on her face..

Problem: How does the sentence end?

the water was too much to fit into the cup as required, the 
Answer: water was too much.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Brian gave Matthew lemons to use in the pie recipe because 
Answer: Brian had recently picked some.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Logan did better in the cooking class than Ian did because 
Answer:
Ian had less culinary knowledge and skill.