[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The seamstress tried to duplicate the pattern with the machine but the 
OPTIONS:
- pattern was too old.
- machine was too old.

[A]: machine was too old.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Brett wasn't sure what color of dress to buy unlike Derrick because 
OPTIONS:
- Brett was indecisive.
- Derrick was indecisive.

[A]: Brett was indecisive.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Since Cynthia loved sports while Patricia loved paintings and photography, 
OPTIONS:
- Cynthia often was seen at basketball venues.
- Patricia often was seen at basketball venues.

[A]:
Cynthia often was seen at basketball venues.