Problem: How does the sentence end?

On the camping trip he discovered a hole in his sleeping bag so he couldn't get warm due to the 
Answer: sleeping bag being damaged.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The candy broke apart easily with just a blow on it. The 
Answer: candy is too weak.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The bucket was a better choice than the cup to carry water because the 
Answer: bucket held more.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Scarlett used pine wood instead of oak to build her birdhouse, because the 
Answer:
pine was cheaper.