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]: Luke preferred to have the firearm and not a knife for protection because the _ was safer. (A) firearm (B) knife
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: The local tattoo artist was friendly with Benjamin but not Donald even though _ used his services regularly. (A) Benjamin (B) Donald
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Brett drank several bottles of water every day while Neil drank several bottles of pop. _ was often dehydrated during the day. (A) Brett (B) Neil
[EX A]:
B