Problem: How does the sentence end?

The lady left her coat on the rack instead of placing it on the step, because the 
Answer: step was further.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

William works a lot closer to the doors that go outside than Kenneth, because 
Answer: William works on the ground floor.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary followed mother's advice and cleaned her nonstick pan with a microfiber cloth instead of a scouring pad because the 
Answer: scouring pad is abrasive.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

When it came to athletics Cynthia was very good but Laura was not because 
Answer:
Cynthia was a good athlete.