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 grip of the anvil cannot bend the iron bar because the _ is weak.
answer:
grip


question:
The jacket from the thrift store had some signs of wear while the dress looked perfect, because the _ is  brand new.
answer:
dress


question:
John received a new car or his birthday, but he still liked his old truck better, because the _ was slow.
answer:

car