Problem: How does the sentence end?

Jim wanted to cook crawfish in the pot, but they would not fit, the 
Answer: pot was too small.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

At the doctor's office, Ian asked Nelson to open their mouth and say "ahh"; 
Answer: Ian determined it was laryngitis.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Friends were important to Emily while Cynthia was more independent, so 
Answer: Emily hated being alone.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

I wore a hat over my hair that day instead of a scarf since the 
Answer:
scarf offered less protection.