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]: The librarian wanted to hide the book on the shelf but the _ was too large. (A) book (B) shelf
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: After being told about the breakup, Christine offered cheerful advice to Victoria, because _ was encouraging. (A) Christine (B) Victoria
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: He wanted to preserve the tomatoes and the onions, but the _ gave him difficulty because of the seeds. (A) tomatoes (B) onions
[EX A]:
A