[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The meticulous carpenter used the sandpaper to sand the wood until the 

[A]: wood was smooth.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

yesterday the noodle would not fit into the boat because the 

[A]: noodle was too big.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Joan wanted to wear the sweater instead of the blouse because the 

[A]:
blouse was far from clean.