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: They had invested in a large curtain that would drop onto the stage, but it didn’t work out because the _ was too short. (A) curtain (B) stage

A: A
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Q: The speakers were speaking to Patricia's heart and not Rachel's due to _ being attentive. (A) Patricia (B) Rachel

A: A
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Q: At the bakery, Nick ordered several loafs of bread from Kenneth, since _ was wanting to buy them. (A) Nick (B) Kenneth

A:
A
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