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: Natalie told Tanya about a ghost that haunts the house,  but _ failed to frighten her. (A) Natalie (B) Tanya

A: A
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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: The ceremony was going on so long that the guests were getting frustrated with the participants, because the _ were known to stall. (A) participants (B) guests

A:
A
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