In this task, you are given a premise sentence, two possible options and a question word. If the question was cause you should select the option that is a possible cause of the premise sentence, and if the question word was effect you should find the option which is a possible effect of the premise sentence. Answer with "A" or "B".

The woman exaggerated the details of the story. (A) She wanted attention. (B) She felt shy., Question: cause
A

The clock stopped ticking. (A) I took extra time to get ready. (B) The clock showed the wrong time., Question: effect
B

I avoided giving a straight answer to the question. (A) The question made me uncomfortable. (B) I wanted to be honest., Question: cause

A