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.
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Question: A cough rose from Chad's lungs because the _ was afflicted by the serious sickness.

Answer: lung


Question: My new routine was going to fit in my schedule, because the _ was very empty.

Answer: schedule


Question: It is sometimes smarter to use a credit card rather than a debit card for purchases. The _ provides some protection from identity theft.

Answer:
credit card