[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Matthew always chose the paisley sheets while Samuel chose solid because 

[A]: Matthew liked complicated designs.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

I refused to stop wearing my old hat even though there were holes in it because the 

[A]: holes gave it character.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Leslie was unfortunately unable to grow more crops than Matthew since 

[A]:
Leslie was less experienced with farming.