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: The scraper could easily remove the paint that had been sitting there for years, as the _ was so fragile.

Answer: paint


Question: Rebecca wanted to get a new job she has been deciding against being a money or fame. The _ would allow her to help the rich.

Answer: fame


Question: James foot could not enter the shoe with the socks on his foot because the _ is thick.

Answer:
socks