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]: I want to plant vegetables in my garden and decided against corn and chose to plant squash instead because the _ is easier to grow. (A) corn (B) squash
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Alice decided not to grow a vegetable garden in her backyard because the _ is too small. (A) garden (B) backyard
[EX A]: B

[EX Q]: Since Eric received second place while Ian received first prize in the contest, _ was awarded a gold medal. (A) Eric (B) Ian
[EX A]:
B