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

Answer: mallet


Question: The woman's eye socket turned black after the fast punch because the _ was powerful.

Answer: punch


Question: Matt wrote his speech down on a piece of paper instead of using his tablet because the _ would be easier to carry to the auditorium.

Answer:
piece of paper