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".

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

The chef added butter to the pan on the stove and it began to melt right away because the _ was hot. (A) pan (B) butter
A

Giving a shirt as a gift is a better token of love than giving a hat, as the _ is a stronger symbol of affection. (A) shirt (B) hat

A