TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Alex was fired after arriving to work late five days in a row. Middle 1: Alex wanted to overcome the problem. Middle 2: Alex didn't want to admit the problem. Ending: Alex bought an alarm clock to help get to the the interview on time.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Noela was asked to be a bridesmaid by her friend. Middle 1: Noela told her friend she would be a bridesmaid. Middle 2: Noela didn't want to and asked her friend not to talk about it again. Ending: They exchanged numbers and stayed in touch.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: The game was down to the last 20 minutes. Middle 1: Her individual was winning. Middle 2: Her team was winning. Ending: She clapped, watched and tried to keep the tears inside.

SOLUTION:
2