[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The seamstress tried to duplicate the pattern with the machine but the 

[A]: machine was too old.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Brett wasn't sure what color of dress to buy unlike Derrick because 

[A]: Brett was indecisive.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Since Cynthia loved sports while Patricia loved paintings and photography, 

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