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".

Q: He thought making statues was more rewarding than paintings, because the _ were routine for him. (A) paintings (B) statues

A: A
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Q: i replaced the potatoes with the green peas during my grocery shopping because the _ were affordable. (A) potatoes (B) green peas

A: B
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Q: Elena asked Christine to borrow some hosiery, but _ had run out of stockings that day. (A) Elena (B) Christine

A:
B
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