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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: The teacher introduced us to his class and asked to take a seat. Middle 1: I noticed someone waving frantically. Middle 2: I did not noticed someone waving frantically. Ending: I noticed that it was my high school friend, Elena.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Karen was always a hard worker. Middle 1: Karen never got sick of working too hard. Middle 2: Karen threw up because she was working too hard. Ending: It turned out she actually had the flu and was forced to stay home.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: My sister in law Sally contacted the family last month. Middle 1: Sally wanted to get together to hang out. Middle 2: Sally wanted to stay away and avoid hanging out. Ending: Sally ended up being my best friend.
[EX A]:
1