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".

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

Though they had been hanging out together, Derrick came down with a fever while Samuel didn't. _ always had a strong immune system. (A) Derrick (B) Samuel
B

It was believed that Elena but not Kayla had spread the rumors because _ loved to gossip and play busy-body. (A) Elena (B) Kayla

A