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]: It was more natural for Christopher to go hunting than Joseph because _ had grown up in the country. (A) Christopher (B) Joseph
[A]: A


[Q]: She disdained the mountains but appreciated the beauty of the canyons, as the _ were so repulsive to her. (A) mountains (B) canyons
[A]: A


[Q]: We had to spray the vines with insecticide, but not the flowers, since the _ were vulnerable to insects. (A) vines (B) flowers
[A]:
A