[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The ring looked worse than the necklace did because the 

[A]: necklace was shiny and clean.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The pasta of Christine always tastes more authentic than Cynthia's even though 

[A]: Cynthia is a famous cook.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The group decided to make some donations to the group instead of the building because the 

[A]:
group was needed.