[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The bait Amy was using wasn't as good as that of Mary because

[A]: Mary is a pro fisherman.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

The leather shoes felt better than the ones made out of canvas due to the

[A]: leather being softer.

[Q]: How does the sentence end?

I didn't use a rake for the leaves, opting for a blower, as the

[A]:
blower was useful in clearing them.