Problem: How does the sentence end?

His two biggest problems were his consumption of cookies and potatoes.  The 
Answer: potatoes were often spoiled.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ian was known for his skateboard tricks, so Aaron asked for some lessons and 
Answer: Ian was happy to give them.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary started to run out of butter when she was making her shrimp scampi, so after she finished the dish the 
Answer: shrimp was bland.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Bob took the job at the factory rather than the job at the park because the 
Answer:
park was farther from his house.