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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Katie had a cheerleading competition. Middle 1: Katie sprained her knee. Middle 2: Katie shaved her knee. Ending: The paramedics had to come help her.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: George had to buy gifts for his children for Christmas. Middle 1: George asked them what they wanted. Middle 2: George asked them what day it was. Ending: He bought 3 ipods.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Jess hated egg salad. Middle 1: Jess gave his egg salad sandwich to the dog. Middle 2: Jesse ate his egg salad sandwich in front of the dog. Ending: The dog happily ate the salad.
[EX A]:
1