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.
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Question: Mary liked cedar wood over other types of wood like poplar, because the _ wood smelled very bland.

Answer: poplar


Question: Jean really liked the profiteroles but not the peas because the _ were very bitter.

Answer: peas


Question: Frankie wanted to feed the ducks some bread instead of a pretzel, because the _ seemed less healthy for them.

Answer:
bread