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]: Fran took the alleyway to her home instead of the sidewalk, because using the _ made it a longer distance. (A) alleyway (B) sidewalk
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Taking care of the house better suited Kenneth than Matthew because _ liked to clean. (A) Kenneth (B) Matthew
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: William was having a good run of luck gambling but Robert was having a run of bad luck. _ took a big pile of chips to cash out. (A) William (B) Robert
[EX A]:
A