Read this problem:

Put these animals in order from smallest to largest: Cat, Elephant, NAME_1
A. Cat, Elephant, NAME_1
B. NAME_1, Cat, Elephant
C. Elephant, NAME_1, Cat

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Before answering, perform the following steps:

1. Write some general observations that might help you.
2. Go through each choice and think about it.
3. Give your answer based on the above considerations. Do not say the word "cat" in the response
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