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.

Q: Beginning: I always wanted to be a runner. Middle 1: I practiced and practiced some more for a race. Middle 2: I practiced and practiced some more for a recital. Ending: I won the race easily.

A: 1
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Q: Beginning: After an exhausting day of classes Becky went down to the library. Middle 1: Becky decided to read her leasst favorite book at the library. Middle 2: Becky decided to read her favorite book at the library. Ending: The hours just flew by.

A: 2
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Q: Beginning: Shari was worried. Middle 1: Shari was not prepared for weather. Middle 2: Shari was prepared for weather. Ending: All the guests were covered in snow.

A:
1
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