You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: MUSICAL GENRES 
Clue: This subgenre of metal can also mean "to beat savagely"

A: thrash
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Q: Category: SPORTS SCORES 
Clue: In volleyball, only the side who did this at the beginning of play can score a point

A: serve
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Q: Category: THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 
Clue: This British nobleman was King George III's chief minister throughout the American Revolution

A:
lord north
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