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".

[EX Q]: Steven read more books than Ryan during the school year although _ was a much better reader. (A) Steven (B) Ryan
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Emily had wicked allergies every spring when the trees started blooming but Samantha was unaffected. _ had runny nasal passages the whole season. (A) Emily (B) Samantha
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: Erin was a slow learner while Christine was a quick learner, so _ skipped a grade. (A) Erin (B) Christine
[EX A]:
B