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 vet prescribed an antibiotic to the cat to help it get over its cold, because the _ had lingered.
answer:
cold


question:
I heard shampoo is better at reducing oil on your face than soap. You would think the _ would be just for hair.
answer:
shampoo


question:
The black rope cannot tie the hair in two folds because the _ is short.
answer:

rope