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: Harry was tired of the hot summer days. Middle 1: His friends invited him to go boating and he said yes happily. Middle 2: His friends invited him to go boating but he said no. Ending: Harry had always hated the water.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: 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.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Last night was brutal. Middle 1: I played Fortnite and passed my exams at school. Middle 2: I played Fortnite and missed my exams at school. Ending: I vowed to never go to bed late again.

SOLUTION:
2