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".

Randy blamed Neil for contracting salmonella poisoning because _ cooked the Chicken Parmesan that was served. (A) Randy (B) Neil
B

Elena was more likely to get defensive during conversation than Amy, because _ had a sensitive nature. (A) Elena (B) Amy
A

There was only a little fuel left in the tank, so to travel a far distance was out of the question, since the _ was too great. (A) fuel (B) distance

B