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".

It was hard work balancing the coffee pot on the campfire but the _ was essential for starting the day. (A) coffee pot (B) campfire
A

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

Esther was going to a baseball game and decided to take her backpack instead of her handbag because with the _ her hands were available. (A) backpack (B) handbag
A