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]: Jane had to fence with either a sword or a stick, but the _ was too dull.
[EX A]: stick

[EX Q]: I liked doing yoga on the mat more than on the floor because the _ was soft.
[EX A]: mat

[EX Q]: Kim tried to bandage her bruise however the bandage did not work because the _ was too tender.
[EX A]:
bruise