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 simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: SOCK IT TO ME! 
Clue: It's the useful meteorological instrument seen here:

SOLUTION: windsock

PROBLEM: Category: TEACHERS ON TV 
Clue: Mr. Novak & Miss Brooks taught this subject

SOLUTION: english

PROBLEM: Category: RECENT CINEMA 
Clue: With the help pf Christina Applegate & James Gandolfini, Ben Affleck seeks to survive this holiday

SOLUTION:
christmas