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


question:
Jane had to fence with either a sword or a stick, but the _ was too dull.
answer:
stick


question:
The lifting improved her flexibility, while, strangely, the stretching did not.  The _ was just so effective for her goals.
answer:

lifting