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]: Winston went to the gym to get in shape, and decided to run on the treadmill and lift weights. The _ helped him lose weight.
[EX A]: treadmill

[EX Q]: It took James all the days of the month to finish the paintings because the _ are long.
[EX A]: paintings

[EX Q]: He wanted to take the city bus to the office but the _ was too late.
[EX A]:
bus