lenny conundrum 4/16

The following pairs of sentences have a pattern. Can you figure it out?





Never jump out and shout "boo!" Especially in front of an ornate mural.

Where would you like to go? Hopefully, somewhere away from home.

I hold in my fingers a sharp pin. To pop the balloon, it's my only hope.

My floor is covered with an orange and blue rug. Underneath, the floor is polished oak.

John was very skinny. Perhaps it was because he only ate ______.

What is the missing word? Please submit only a single word as your answer.