TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: BORE & GUSH 
Clue: This company now better known for motor oil takes its name from the state where petroleum was found in 1859

SOLUTION: pennzoil

PROBLEM: Category: IN OTHER WORDS... 
Clue: An ancient alma mater attempt

SOLUTION: the old college try

PROBLEM: Category: SILENT K 
Clue: Super soul sister backed up by The Pips

SOLUTION:
gladys knight