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 wanted to make a DIY bracelet from either staples or rubber bands as using the _ would make a loose bracelet.
answer:
staples


question:
James waited for some time for the water to fill up the bucket but the water had been flowing above it because the _ is much.
answer:
time


question:
Sarah applied lipstick on her lips instead of lip gloss to protect against the harsh elements because the _ was left at home.
answer:

lip gloss