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".

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
A

John cleaned his new car with a damp towel and this got the _ very dirty. (A) towel (B) car
A

Kevin was worried Kenneth would win the cross country race, because _ was currently behind. (A) Kevin (B) Kenneth

A

