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]: Michael smelled much better than Christopher did although _ had just taken a long shower. (A) Michael (B) Christopher
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Patricia finally got their braces taken out by Elena, and _ was satisfied to finally take out. (A) Patricia (B) Elena
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: The clothes smelled terribly after using the powdered detergent versus using the liquid detergent due to the _ being stronger. (A) powdered detergent (B) liquid detergent
[EX A]:
B