In this task, you are given a question containing a blank (_) and two options. You should pick the best option to answer the question. Please answer with "A" or "B".

James could no longer use his brother's belt on his waist after gaining more weight because his _ is wide now. (A) waist (B) belt
A

The process this year took longer than the investigation last year, because the _ was more involved. (A) process (B) investigation
A

Victoria felt a lot of guilt over stealing penny sweets but Mary did not because _ had a weak conscience. (A) Victoria (B) Mary

B