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 incoherent / implausible by indicating 1 or 2 in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes less sense.

Beginning: Singing was Jay's passion, but he had stage fright. Middle 1: Jay worked hard to overcome his stage fright. Middle 2: Jay didn't work to overcome his stage fright. Ending: They told him he was the best singer they'd ever heard!
2

Beginning: Michael likes to go to the beach but has trouble swimming. Middle 1: Michael swam out too far and needed help. Middle 2: Michael swam out too far and needed an ice cream sundae. Ending: His friends helped him back to the shore.
2

Beginning: Natalie had a French quiz the next day. Middle 1: Natalie studied every day. Middle 2: Natalie studied only once. Ending: Natalie aced her quiz thanks to her studying.
2