[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The man put the brocolli in the microwave while eating the potato, because the

[A]: brocolli was cold.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Jeffrey found it easier to stay employed than Nelson because

[A]: Nelson did not have strong work ethic.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Eric was going to retire from work much sooner than Lawrence since

[A]:
Eric was much older.