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: Nelson was having trouble paying their mortgage but not Eric because _ had their hours cut at work. (A) Nelson (B) Eric

A: A
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Q: Steven usually managed to forgive people who annoyed them but Leslie did not as _ was a very harsh person. (A) Steven (B) Leslie

A: B
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Q: The contractor messed up the deck but did fine in the kitchen, as building the _ was an area of deficiency for them. (A) deck (B) kitchen

A:
A
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