TASK DEFINITION: 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".
PROBLEM: The maid preferred cleaning the hotel guest's kitchen over the bedroom, because the _ was pleasant. (A) kitchen (B) bedroom

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: The place that I live is quieter than the area that my mom lives, because the _ is in the countryside. (A) place (B) area

SOLUTION: A

PROBLEM: We used the machine to do the laundry rather than the washboard because the _ was harder to use. (A) machine (B) washboard

SOLUTION:
B