Problem: How does the sentence end?

I prefer the new space right next to my house than the old spot downtown because the 
Answer: space is near.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kyle learned how to create a fireball in the Street Fighter videogame by copying Brett 's finger motions because 
Answer: Kyle was a newbie at the game.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kai got a bookcase from a friend but did not go through the door because the 
Answer: bookcase was too tall.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The age of Elena's mother was older than Rachel's mother because 
Answer:
Elena mother was born first.