[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The bestselling book was written by Angela and the failing book was written by Betty, because 

[A]: Betty was a substandard writer.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Ian has an easier time understanding Irish speakers than Robert, because 

[A]: Ian has Irish descent.


[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The man didn't have time to paint the ceilings after painting the walls, so the 

[A]:
ceilings looked faded.