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 girl wore the shorts, but took the pants to the seamstress to be hemmed, because the _ were the right length. (A) shorts (B) pants
A

Emily hated reading and writing in school but not Christine because _ had great ability. (A) Emily (B) Christine
B

Elena knocked on Laura's door so she could deliver the manual but there was no answer. _ was out. (A) Elena (B) Laura

B