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: Tom loved extreme sports. Middle 1: He decided to take up a new tv show. Middle 2: He decided to take up a new hobby. Ending: He went skiing.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: Gina didn't want to go to recess. Middle 1: Gina asked her teacher if she could go inside. Middle 2: Gina asked her teacher if she could go outside. Ending: Gina was determined to go back to her classroom.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Annie's grandfather needed a heart transplant. Middle 1: Annie's grandfather had a successful surgery. Middle 2: Annie's grandfather died during surgery. Ending: Annie's family was glad about the outcome.
[EX A]:
1