TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the title of a five-sentence story, the first four sentences, and two options for the fifth sentence as a and b. Your job is to pick the sentence option that seamlessly connects with the rest of the story, indicating your choice as 'a' or 'b'. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes more sense.
PROBLEM: Title: Sunset Cruise. Sentence 1: Tim and his wife were excited. Sentence 2: They had hired a sailboat for the day and were going to sail. Sentence 3: They had timed it so they would be sailing with the setting sun. Sentence 4: Tim and his wife stood on the bow of the boat and looked on. Choices: a. The sunset was beautiful and they were happy. b. Jack was extremely disappointed.

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Title: New smart watch. Sentence 1: It was Christmas time. Sentence 2: Suzy really wanted a new watch. Sentence 3: She begged for one for Christmas. Sentence 4: But her parents said no initially. Choices: a. To her delight she saw one under the tree after all. b. I poured myself another glass.

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Title: The Bark Collar. Sentence 1: The neighbors had been complaining about Shannon's dog. Sentence 2: It barked around the clock. Sentence 3: Shannon got him a bark collar. Sentence 4: Now, when he barked, he got zapped. Choices: a. The dog was quiet, but now he was sad. b. But when a bird relieved himself on him, the white spot wouldn't go.

SOLUTION:
a