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 kids abused the slides in the playground, but took better care of the swings.  They just thought the _ were a terrible ride.
answer:
slides


question:
The man could not hear the television next to the radio because the _ was quiet.
answer:
television


question:
They were unable to drive their road after seeing the police tape because the _ was up.
answer:

tape