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: The sick man took tissues from the box to blow his nose and put them in the waste basket until the  _ was empty.

A: box
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Q: Ashley wore nice clothes and brought a gift to her in-laws, and they commented that the _ made her seem thoughtful.

A: gift
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Q: There was a water leak in the living room where there is an area rug on top of the carpet; the _ was dry.

A:
rug
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