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 rabbit was old and we had to decide whether to let it die naturally or put it down.  After getting really sick yesterday we decided to _ .
answer:
put it down


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


question:
Jane placed the hibiscus in a vase of water instead of in a basket. The _ was open.
answer:

basket