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 boss did not give Cynthia an award, but gave one to Betty, therefore _ was sad. (A) Cynthia (B) Betty
A

The couple were renovating their new home and replaced the paint but not the wallpaper because the _ was peeling. (A) paint (B) wallpaper
A

Ian put cinnamon on William's hot chocolate because _ wanted to learn a new trick. (A) Ian (B) William

B