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: Jennifer joined the Softball team this semester. Middle 1: Jennifer practiced extra hard every day. Middle 2: Jennifer slacked off in practice every day. Ending: Jennifer eventually became their top player.

SOLUTION: 1

PROBLEM: Beginning: One night I was driving home by myself. Middle 1: My tired went flat while chewing cheese itz. Middle 2: My tired went flat while driving home. Ending: An older man put on my spare tire.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Zack had loved animals since he was a child. Middle 1: Zack has supported the zoo and told all his friends. Middle 2: Zack has supported the military and told all his friends. Ending: Zack's zoo has become very large and successful!

SOLUTION:
1