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: The rice tasted better than the soup had tasted because the _ was too bland. (A) rice (B) soup

A: B
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Q: Lawrence asked Hunter what time the new amusement park closes, although _  had forgotten. (A) Lawrence (B) Hunter

A: B
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Q: The coat of Ian is dirty, while Neil's is always clean, so _ is probably a dirtier person. (A) Ian (B) Neil

A:
A
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