Problem: How does the sentence end?

Aaron but not Nick was ready to decorate the new house because 
OPTIONS:
- Aaron had no good ideas.
- Nick had no good ideas.
Answer: Nick had no good ideas.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jay poured the entire cup of water into the bowl on the counter until the 
OPTIONS:
- cup was empty.
- bowl was empty.
Answer: cup was empty.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Carrie put on gloves and Samantha didn't because 
OPTIONS:
- Carrie didn't like to touch anything dirty while cleaning.
- Samantha didn't like to touch anything dirty while cleaning.
Answer: Carrie didn't like to touch anything dirty while cleaning.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I believe Jessica is more trust worthy than Maria, from what I see 
OPTIONS:
- Jessica takes their duty lightly.
- Maria takes their duty lightly.
Answer:
Maria takes their duty lightly.