Problem: How does the sentence end?

The speakers were speaking to Patricia's heart and not Rachel's due to 
Answer: Rachel being distracted.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Dennis was an environmentalist and did not want Neil to use a water bottle, 
Answer: Dennis insisted on metal.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Erin liked to invest very conservatively but Katrina took an aggressive approach. 
Answer: Katrina invested in risky tech stocks instead of safe government bonds.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Dating is far easier than courting because with the 
Answer:
dating you never have to ask for the parents permission.