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: Jim thought he was a great basketball player. Middle 1: Jim did not make the team. Middle 2: Jim did not make the easter bunny tryouts. Ending: Jim is not as good as he thought.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Grandma baked some cookies for her grand kids. Middle 1: Her grandchildren tried to sneak a few cookies, before they cooled off. Middle 2: Her grandchildren tried to throw a few cookies, before they were hot. Ending: Grandma caught them and laughed.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: I play the lottery a lot and I always lose. Middle 1: and wanted to win. Middle 2: I figured out it was a waste of money. Ending: I no longer play the lottery.

SOLUTION:
2