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".

Brian didn't want to dissect the cow brain with Benjamin, because _ thought they could find a better lab partner. (A) Brian (B) Benjamin
A

The rice tasted better than the soup had tasted because the _ was too bland. (A) rice (B) soup
B

Michael always had many more friends than Eric, because _ never showed a lot of love to others. (A) Michael (B) Eric

B