Problem: How does the sentence end?

The parents of Joel forgot to pick them up from school but the parents of Eric were on time. 
Answer: Eric was already gone from the school.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The leather coat, but not the leather glove, needed conditioner because the 
Answer: Coat was cracked.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

After dinner Robert opted for wine and cheese while Logan had a brownie. 
Answer: Robert had never had a big sweet tooth.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Maria was better at catching the escaped hamster than Carrie because 
Answer:
Maria moved more  quickly.