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 man planted the lotus flower in the garden instead of a rose because the _ was a common flower.
answer:
rose


question:
The family wanted to have fruit snacks instead of meals because the _ were quick.
answer:
snacks


question:
We used plaster to make the mold, but solid iron for the actual structure, since the _ was intended to be temporary.
answer:

mold