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 crabs tasted better at the diner than at the restaurant because the _ was closer to the shore. (A) diner (B) restaurant
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: Emily had wicked allergies every spring when the trees started blooming but Samantha was unaffected. _ had runny nasal passages the whole season. (A) Emily (B) Samantha
[EX A]: A

[EX Q]: To heal properly, the bandage had to be removed from the cut and replaced with ointment, as the _ was ineffective in curing the infection. (A) bandage (B) ointment
[EX A]:
A