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: Laura felt that it was It is easier to play a flute than a clarinet because it is a lot easier to make out the sounds of the _ .

SOLUTION: flute

PROBLEM: Mary was unsure if the spot on the couch was from the pen or marker, then she realized it couldn't be the _ because the cap was on.

SOLUTION: marker

PROBLEM: Maggie had the flu and she laid and watched TV on the couch instead of her bed, because the _ was closer to the TV.

SOLUTION:
couch