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.

His legs got stronger from pulling the sled instead of pushing the block, although _ was heavier in weight.
block

The man planted the lotus flower in the garden instead of a rose because the _ was a common flower.
rose

The man tried to cut the branch with the pruning shears but the _ was too thick.

branch