[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The baby's first steps were on the linoleum instead of the carpet, so the

[A]: linoleum had little footprints all over it.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

I bought my daughter a chocolate instead of buying her a gum because the

[A]: gum was too sticky.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

Michael kept their motor well maintained but Dennis ignored their engine maintenance.

[A]:
Michael saved a lot of money on car repairs.