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".
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Question: Since Joseph had a phobia of spiders and Adam loved them, _ refused to buy a pet tarantula. (A) Joseph (B) Adam

Answer: A


Question: Katrina wanted to start a debate with Elena because _ was ill informed and would lose. (A) Katrina (B) Elena

Answer: B


Question: By any measure the opera was a disaster compared to the symphony, as the _ was so stingily funded. (A) opera (B) symphony

Answer:
A