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.

Q: The dad played catch with his son, but he had trouble throwing and hitting the ball. The _ was too much trouble.

A: hitting
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Q: The family wanted to have fruit snacks instead of meals because the _ were quick.

A: snacks
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Q: Jenny tried to exercise her muscles at work by lifting her legs off her chair. but the _ got tired quickly.

A:
muscles
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