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: It was easier to pedal the bike than the tricycle because the _ was better oiled.

A: bike
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Q: The carpool was a less beneficial way to get my son to school than driving my car because with the _ you never have to wait on others.

A: car
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Q: The woman pierced her ears instead of her tongue because piercing her _ was more conservative.

A:
ears
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