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".

Since William was an expert at guitar while Neil was an amateur, _ played their scaled with ease. (A) William (B) Neil
A

Whilst Rachel was able to touch their ankles from a standing position, Monica was not. This is because _ was very unfit. (A) Rachel (B) Monica
B

The short do not get wet even though James swam with it but the shirt is dripping with water. The _ is absorbent. (A) shirt (B) short

A