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]: The soccer player chose to replace his shoes, but didn't get any new shorts. The _ he had are old. (A) shoes (B) shorts
[A]: A


[Q]: Natalie wanted to cook Victoria a surprise meal for their birthday but _ tried to find out the secret. (A) Natalie (B) Victoria
[A]: B


[Q]: If you're interested in alpha hydroxy acid for skincare, I'd recommend starting with our cream rather than our serum since the _ is harsher. (A) cream (B) serum
[A]:
B