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".

[EX Q]: The waiter served more cocktails than beers at the restaurant because the _ were blander. (A) cocktails (B) beers
[EX A]: B

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

[EX Q]: Jill bought a slip to go with her new skirt but the _ was too long and it hung out the bottom. (A) skirt (B) slip
[EX A]:
B