Problem: How does the sentence end?

We stayed in the gazebo instead of near the walkway when we went to the lake because the alligator was near the 
Answer: walkway .

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Mary was poised and ready to scalp Betty , and 
Answer: Betty ran from her when she had the chance.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Emily showed Laura a life hack that can make her hair softer.  
Answer: Emily was creative.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Relationships are a thing of the past for Christine but not Monica because 
Answer:
Christine was her own woman.