Problem: How does the sentence end?

Randy gets to play Peter Pan in the play, but Michael does not, so 
Answer: Randy is excited.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I tried to put the egg in the cup, but it didn't fit because the 
Answer: egg was too big.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Kyle practiced meditation more often than Hunter, so 
Answer: Hunter was in a less relaxed state.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The steak cooked faster than the roast did because the 
Answer:
steak was a thinner piece of meat.