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.
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Question: Beginning: I just realized the year is almost over. Middle 1: I had a very successful year. Middle 2: I did not have a very successful year. Ending: I'll get the New Year started off right!

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Tara had really bad back pain. Middle 1: Tara got a special cover for her chair. Middle 2: Tara got a special pillow for her chair. Ending: She no longer had any back pain with her improved seating position.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Mike needed to paint the walls of his house. Middle 1: Mike decided on a color of paint. Middle 2: Mike need to pick a color of paint. Ending: Mary helped Mike to choose the perfect color.

Answer:
2