[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The speedy Ian could easily beat Benjamin in a race, and 

[A]: Benjamin trailed them by at least a foot length.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Maria took the rest of the money from Christine, after 

[A]: Christine left it sitting on the counter.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Jennifer bought a young pet cat from Cynthia so 

[A]:
Cynthia accepted a check to cover the cost.