Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jen applied the decoupage to the surface of the chair, because she thought the 
Answer: decoupage made the chair look shiny.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

We wanted to travel by cab rather than wait for the bus , but 
Answer: cab proved to be more unreliable for our journey.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Neil didn't go visit a friend in surgery unlike Dennis because 
Answer: Dennis cared deeply about the friend.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Elena woke up at 9:00am while Natalie woke up at 6:00am, so 
Answer:
Natalie had more time to get ready for school.