instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Francine has always wanted to have earrings. Middle 1: She found a potato and got a needle and ice. Middle 2: She found a potato but could not find a needle and ice. Ending: Francine is very happy with her decision to pierce her ears.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Chris went shopping for a new car. Middle 1: Chris saw the red car of his nightmares on the lot. Middle 2: Chris saw the car of his dreams on the lot. Ending: Chris bought the red car.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Our family was excited to spend Thanksgiving at the cabin. Middle 1: We never celebrated with dinner. Middle 2: We had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Ending: We had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving at the cabin.
answer:
2