In this task, find the most appropriate number to replace the blank (indicated with _ ) and express it in words.

[EX Q]: Abdominal scars consist of _ to four half-inch incisions.
[EX A]: two

[EX Q]: Temperatures occasionally fall below _ but only last a very short time.
[EX A]: zero

[EX Q]: Some magpies continue begging for food till _ or nine months.
[EX A]:
eight