[Q]: How does the sentence end?

I wanted to grow bamboo, but didn't know if I should start with a seed or grown plants. The

[A]: seed would be harder.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Patricia loved the feel of old jeans, but Jessica hated them.

[A]: Patricia loved the lived-in comfort.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Since Nelson was consistent at work but Lawrence was not,

[A]:
Nelson was always praised by their boss for their consistency.