Kyle, whose wife died in Dec 2013, filed a joint tax return for 2013. He did not remarry, but has continued to maintain his home in which his two dependent children live. In the preparation of his tax return for 2017, what is Kyles filing status? (I believe the answer is A, but please explain in words!!!)

A. Head of household

B. Surviving spouse

C. Single

D. Married filing separately

E. None of the above