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:
The stick could not be used to bring the ring out of the jar because the _ is too deep.
answer:
jar


question:
The vet prescribed an antibiotic to the cat to help it get over its cold, because the _ had lingered.
answer:
cold


question:
The dock was a shambles though the port was in good shape.  The condition of the _ managed to impress the visitors.
answer:

port