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: Ben was taking piano lessons. Middle 1: Ben was a fast learner and loved playing. Middle 2: Ben could not play well and hated playing. Ending: So, Ben decided to quit taking piano lessons.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Aya loved sports very much, but she wanted a date for the dance! Middle 1: A classmate named Jun asked Aya to the dance. Middle 2: A classmate named Jim ignored Aya. Ending: As they talked and danced, she learned that he loved sports too!

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: Kate knew she needed to drop some weight. Middle 1: Kate joined a bingo group. Middle 2: Kate joined a weight loss group. Ending: With their help, Kate could finally get slim!

SOLUTION:
2