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]: Wanting to catch up on current events, the man chose to read the magazine instead of the newspaper, because the _ was recent. (A) magazine (B) newspaper
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: Lindsey made a sword for Emily to use in combat because _ was a smith. (A) Lindsey (B) Emily
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: William was having a good run of luck gambling but Robert was having a run of bad luck. _ took a big pile of chips to cash out. (A) William (B) Robert
[EX A]:
A