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.

Q: Jim was glad to replace his treadmill with a stationary bike since the _ was old.

A: treadmill
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Q: He knew the possum had stolen the food and escaped the trap because the _ was activated.

A: trap
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Q: He chose the small shop next to the big retailer because he wanted to protest the _ .

A:
retailer
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