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.

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

Rebecca wiped her glasses with a rag and then switched to a tissue, because the _ wasn't getting the job done.
rag

Steve got more bites on his legs when he wore shorts than pants because the _ exposed his legs.

shorts