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.
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Question: I liked doing yoga on the mat more than on the floor because the _ was soft.

Answer: mat


Question: While taking classes at the college, Sam bought the textbooks she needed and returned the notebook she didn't. The _ were necessary.

Answer: textbooks


Question: The package said to cook the meat in a skillet but sally decided to use a pan instead. The _ had a lid and would cook faster.

Answer:
pan