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.

[EX Q]: 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 _ .
[EX A]: flute

[EX Q]: He ordered salad instead of burger and coke, because the _ will help her stay thin.
[EX A]: salad

[EX Q]: They had to hang the painting and replace the old carpet in the bedroom. The _ was expensive.
[EX A]:
painting