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".

Everyone pet the cows at the farm but no one pet the goats, since _ were very gentle. (A) cows (B) goats
A

Randy blamed Neil for contracting salmonella poisoning because _ cooked the Chicken Parmesan that was served. (A) Randy (B) Neil
B

Laura was unable to pass the requirements for the job unlike Samantha, because _ was prepared. (A) Laura (B) Samantha

B