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: Jane couldn't fit the fabric in the washing machine because the _ was too small.

A: machine
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Q: Giving a shirt as a gift is a better token of love than giving a hat, as the _ is a stronger symbol of affection.

A: shirt
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Q: The soap that I bought from the market didn't work as well as the shampoo, because the _ was stronger.

A:
shampoo
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