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]: When it is hot out I always wear a hat and not a cap, because the _ covers more area. (A) hat (B) cap
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: James could no longer use his brother's belt on his waist after gaining more weight because his _ is wide now. (A) waist (B) belt
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: While looking for rocks, the woman threw the jasper aside and collected the quartz because the _ was common. (A) jasper (B) quartz
[EX A]:
A