[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Alex tossed the ball to Jeff but he had to carry the bat because the

[A]: bat was heavy.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Felicia demanded proof about the allegation but Lindsey did not as

[A]: Felicia was very meticulous.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Victoria drank wine everyday as opposed to Erin because

[A]:
Victoria lived very close to the local vineyard.