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: It is an article of faith that the paper is more important than the exam , even though the _ weighs less heavily on the grade. (A) paper (B) exam

A: A
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Q: She poured dog food into her dog's new bowl, but needed a bigger bowl since the _ was too abundant. (A) food (B) bowl

A: A
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Q: Patricia rebuffed Angela's advances after _ sustained lots of physical abuse during their tumultuous relationship. (A) Patricia (B) Angela

A:
A
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