In this task, you are given a premise sentence, two possible options and a question word. If the question was cause you should select the option that is a possible cause of the premise sentence, and if the question word was effect you should find the option which is a possible effect of the premise sentence. Answer with "A" or "B".

Q: The patient underwent the risky medical procedure. (A) The procedure was costly. (B) Specialists recommended the procedure., Question: cause

A: B
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Q: The police eliminated the woman from the list of suspects. (A) The police interrogated her. (B) Her alibi checked out., Question: cause

A: B
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Q: The pair of students came under scrutiny by the teacher. (A) The students both received excellent grades. (B) Their responses on the assignment were identical., Question: cause

A:
B
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