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.

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: Cassie was swimming in the pool. Middle 1: She hated getting water in her nose so she got a plug. Middle 2: She hated getting water in her nose so she didn't get a plug. Ending: Cassie tried it and she was able to keep the water out.

Output: 1

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: Erica had to decide whether to take her final or go help friends. Middle 1: Erica explained her situation to the professor. Middle 2: Erica never explained the situation to her professor. Ending: Erica was so grateful that her professor was understanding.

Output: 1

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: Tom really wanted to learn to tap dance. Middle 1: Tom never practiced and joined a contest. Middle 2: Tom practiced and joined a contest. Ending: Tom won the tap dancing competition and was very happy!
Output: 2