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.

The maid was accused of stealing vase but not the missing silverware, although the _ was inexpensive.
vase

Laura felt that it was It is easier to play a flute than a clarinet because it is a lot easier to make out the sounds of the _ .
flute

The wrecking ball swung at the building but hit the pole instead, since _ was out of its range.

building