[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Alfred wrote a note and a letter, but only the letter was read because the 

[A]: note was lost.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Steven has recently bought a rabbit from Donald, and at first 

[A]: Steven needed some help.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Erin could make some mean dishes while Samantha was mediocre at it, so 

[A]:
Erin was more skilled at cooking.