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: Mike used a new notebook for his notes instead of his notepad, since the _ was full .

A: notepad
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Q: James could hardly see his direction in the room until he got outdoor because the _ is bright.

A: outdoor
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Q: The long needle could not pierce through the leather belt because the _ is blunt.

A:
needle
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