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:
I can't remember if I packed my bag with the bowling ball or the soccer ball. The bag was light so it must have the _ in it.
answer:
soccer ball


question:
He wondered whether the loss of his job or marriage would hurt most, but the _ ended first.
answer:
marriage


question:
The oil change was less expensive than the tire rotation, so the _ was probably tougher for the mechanic.
answer:

tire rotation