Problem: How does the sentence end?

My mom always preferred the salon to the barber shop because the 
Answer: shop gave worse cuts.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Nelson had to have more focus for his job than Neil because 
Answer: Nelson worked in a dangerous career field.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Emily had to pay for the water damage to their house out of pocket, but the same damage was covered for Jessica, because 
Answer: Emily had no home owner's insurance.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Megan loved animals but Jennifer did not, so only 
Answer:
Megan would smile when she saw the puppy.