Given a premise and two alternatives, choose the alternative that is a more plausible cause or effect of the situation described by the premise. The input format is "premise
(1)alternative_1(2)alternative_2", the output should either be "1" or "2" based on your judgment.

Q: The runner sensed his competitor gaining on him.
(1)He dropped out of the race.(2)He sped up his pace.

A: 2
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Q: I craved a glass of milk.
(1)I was eating cookies.(2)I was baking bread.

A: 1
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Q: The bartender refused to serve the patron.
(1)The patron was alone.(2)The patron was drunk.

A:
2
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