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".

Q: He thought making statues was more rewarding than paintings, because the _ were routine for him. (A) paintings (B) statues

A: A
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Q: The man decided to pay for the groceries with a credit card, instead of a check because the _ is much slower to use. (A) credit card (B) check

A: B
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Q: The shirts were straighter than the pants although the _ were hanging on the hanger. (A) shirt (B) pants

A:
B
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