In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.
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Question: Beginning: Larry was scared of heights. Middle 1: Larry approached a bridge but stopped and closed his eyes. Middle 2: Larry approached a bridge and closed his eyes. Ending: Larry laughed with joy as he drove over the bridge.

Answer: 2


Question: Beginning: They went to the pet store to see the animals. Middle 1: The coffee shop next door let's customers buy coffee. Middle 2: The coffee shop next door lets cats run free. Ending: It was a very new idea and concept.

Answer: 2


Question: Beginning: Leo didn't like wearing shoes. Middle 1: Leo stepped on a piece of glass. Middle 2: Leo stepped on a piece of cotton. Ending: He now loves wearing shoes.

Answer:
1