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]: The pageant winner's lace dress was noticed by all who attended, because the _ was very fine.
[EX A]: lace

[EX Q]: Jane had to fence with either a sword or a stick, but the _ was too dull.
[EX A]: stick

[EX Q]: Kevin's broker recommended that he sell all his commodities and invest in bonds instead because the _ would be less profitable.
[EX A]:
commodities