You need to answer a given question containing a blank (_). Your answer must be one of the two objects mentioned in the question, for example "trophy" and "suitcase". Your answer must not contain a word that is not present in the question. Please don't use articles (e.g., the, a) before the answer.

[EX Q]: The general's strategy was to take the town instead of taking the fort, as the _ was an asset in the battle.
[EX A]: town

[EX Q]: As the gas filled the room, most people opted for the mask instead of the bag since the _ was efficient.
[EX A]: mask

[EX Q]: It was common to leave behind his jacket and umbrella, but he could have used the _ today.
[EX A]:
jacket