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


[Q]: 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 _ .
[A]: flute


[Q]: Mary brought a ball to the field to play soccer, but she couldn't because the _ was flat.
[A]:
ball