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: Craig has wanted to get himself an early birthday present for months. Middle 1: He liked going fishing. Middle 2: At first, Craig wavered, unsure about splurging on himself. Ending: Craig is so happy that he bought a gift for himself.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: One day, Alexis saw a bunny in her yard. Middle 1: She yelled in order to frighten it. Middle 2: She held still to not frighten it. Ending: She was able to watch the bunny for a long time.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Andrea wanted her son to experience his first carnival. Middle 1: Her son had never been on rides. Middle 2: Her son had never been outside. Ending: As the ride began to spin, the boy looked at Andrea with terror.
answer:
1