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".

Steven read more books than Ryan during the school year although _ was a much better reader. (A) Steven (B) Ryan
B

When Betty gave a speech, Christine laughed and heckled. The teacher gave _ a prize. (A) Betty (B) Christine
A

Michael had to learn how to speak Chinese for his job unlike Matthew, because _ worked in China. (A) Michael (B) Matthew

A