Problem: How does the sentence end?

I preferred to watch the news on TV and not read the articles online, because the
Answer: articles were more dull.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

Alice bought an album in a CD and record form. She liked the
Answer: CD better because it was modern.

Problem: How does the sentence end?

The stink of cigar smoke permeated the hallway, but the lounge had clear air, as smoking was permitted in the
Answer: hallway .

Problem: How does the sentence end?

He didn't appreciate the trumpet as much as the violin because he thought the
Answer:
trumpet made shrill music.