TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Beginning: I wanted to have a garden in my backyard. Middle 1: I didn't want to be bothered. Middle 2: I went to my local home improvement store and purchased the items necessary to start a garden. Ending: I was happy about the new project.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Mary had no retirement savings. Middle 1: Mary started saving money too late. Middle 2: Mary started saving money when she turned 40. Ending: She was on track to retire!

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ryan wanted to buy a denim jacket. Middle 1: Ryan shopped till he found a denim jacket on sale. Middle 2: Ryan shopped but he couldn't find a denim jacket on sale. Ending: He found a nice denim jacket for $25.

SOLUTION:
1