Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Predictably, the woman chose the carrot instead of the corn, because the _ was her favorite vegetable.

Choice 1: Predictably, the woman chose the carrot instead of the corn, because the carrot was her favorite vegetable.
Choice 2: Predictably, the woman chose the carrot instead of the corn, because the corn was her favorite vegetable.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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