instruction:
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.
question:
The woman's eye socket turned black after the fast punch because the _ was powerful.
answer:
punch


question:
In an effort to reduce injury, the company has started requiring lifting straps for both men and women.  _ have been hurt more because they don't use them.
answer:
men


question:
Steve was able to invite more friends to his house than he could when he lived in an apartment because the _ was smaller.
answer:

apartment