Problem: How does the sentence end?

Nancy tied a rope around the anchor to keep the boat in place in the current but the 
Answer: current was too strong.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Elena but not Rachel was ready for the attack because 
Answer: Rachel did not hear the enemy approaching.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

If you go to the local restaurant make sure you get the sandwich and not the soup, because the 
Answer: sandwich is fantastic.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

It was not possible to take the right action in alleviating the problem. The 
Answer:
Action was not appropriate.