In this task, you are given a context and four options. Each option is a suggested ending for the context. You should read the context and pick the best ending for the context. Please answer with "A", "B", "C", and "D".
Q: A man is standing in the snow. he <sep> (A) is holding a large shovel. (B) is in an area filled with trees, and he is being held up by another man. (C) grabs a scoop and shovels it out. (D) is holding on to a rope attached to a machine.
A:
A