instruction:
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.
question:
Cutting the wood with the chainsaw proved to be more difficult than the hand saw since the _ 's blades were dull.
answer:
chainsaw


question:
When deciding between using the treadmill or the yoga mat for their exercise routine, Alex chose the _ because it was easy.
answer:
yoga mat


question:
As we worked on the toilet we needed a new plunger since the _ was powerful.
answer:

toilet