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.

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

A: cold
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Q: While making her breakfast, Sam sweetened her oatmeal with honey. The _ was hot and thick.

A: oatmeal
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Q: The temperature here is better than the weather there, because the _ is consistently warm.

A:
temperature
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