[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The draining discussion was followed by a lively lecture.  The 

[A]: lecture was just so interesting.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The cold dog needed warmth quick, so I got the blanket and not the comforter since the 

[A]: blanket was close by.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Francois wanted to take a bath with his new scented salt, but his friend convinced him to try the bath oil instead because the 

[A]:
salt might smell bad.