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: I couldn't hear the violin music over the sound of the crowd because the _ was so loud. (A) violin (B) crowd

A: B
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Q: After the accident, Eric remained calm while Benjamin was panicking because _ was a calm individual. (A) Eric (B) Benjamin

A: A
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Q: Joel lived on a farm while Randy lived in a big city, so _ encountered a lot of traffic. (A) Joel (B) Randy

A:
B
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