TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: John was deciding between going fishing or going running when he suddenly realized that the _ would be more fun.

SOLUTION: running

PROBLEM: While taking classes at the college, Sam bought the textbooks she needed and returned the notebook she didn't. The _ were necessary.

SOLUTION: textbooks

PROBLEM: Whenever given the choice, James chose to feed on chocolates as opposed to salads because the _ were unappetizing.

SOLUTION:
salads