Problem: How does the sentence end?

Ren preferred to use a compass instead of a stencil for drawing a circle, since the 
Answer: stencil would slide around.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Patricia won the talent show's singing contest versus Erin because 
Answer: Patricia remembered the song's lyrics correctly.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Michael sadly decided that they no longer wanted Ryan as a friend; 
Answer: Ryan had been too rude.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Felicia tried to reduce Jessica 's contributions to the committee, but 
Answer:
Jessica was too persistent and she failed to stop her from speaking up.