Problem: How does the sentence end?

Lawrence asked Brian for a ride to the grocery store because 
Answer: Brian had a car.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The school replaced the stained carpet in the auditorium with hardwood, the 
Answer: hardwood was trendy.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He wanted his sensitive skin cleaner so he added a toner to his regimen instead of a spot creme since the 
Answer: toner is mild.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Christopher tried a new recipe and asked Kenneth how  liked it. 
Answer:
Kenneth thought it tasted good.