Problem: How does the sentence end?

During the summer, Laura was slimmer than Amy so 
Answer: Amy did become concerned about the extra popsicle calories.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The oil made a smaller mess on the floor than on the grass because the 
Answer: floor was porous.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He put the medicine ball and jump-rope away after his workout.  The 
Answer: jump-rope was light.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The man chose a blue color for the bike and a pink color for the scooter, because he wanted the 
Answer:
bike to look masculine.