Problem: How does the sentence end?

When speaking to others, Elena often quoted phrases said by Kayla because 
Answer: Kayla was wise.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The children always wanted to eat dessert before broccoli because they thought the 
Answer: dessert tasted better.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria showed Cynthia how to clean their engine since 
Answer: Maria had extensive knowledge about cars and trucks.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Samantha just loved annoying the heck out of Felicia , so 
Answer:
Samantha tried spending more time with her.