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

[EX Q]: Before going off to work, Felicia went to the nursery to drop off Rebecca because _ was the child. (A) Felicia (B) Rebecca
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Brian got a job working with dogs, while Derrick worked in sales because _ was an animal person. (A) Brian (B) Derrick
[EX A]:
A