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 pageant winner's lace dress was noticed by all who attended, because the _ was very fine.
[EX A]: lace

[EX Q]: Bob planted a row of trees rather than a row of shrubs because the _ offered more privacy.
[EX A]: trees

[EX Q]: I selected the hammer instead of the mallet as my tool choice since the _ is heavier and I'm out of shape.
[EX A]:
mallet