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 tie got torn when it was used to pull up a load from a ditch because the _ is weak.

A: tie
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Q: Tim reached his weight loss goals easier when he ate apples instead of bananas because the _ were more filling.

A: apples
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Q: After taking a sip and burning his mouth, the man added milk to the tea because the _ was hot.

A:
tea
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