TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: The tie got torn when it was used to pull up a load from a ditch because the _ is weak.

SOLUTION: tie

PROBLEM: The mop was brought out and dragged across the floor because the _ was clean.

SOLUTION: mop

PROBLEM: The brand new carpet did not fit on the floor in the library because the _ was too tiny.

SOLUTION:
carpet