TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.
PROBLEM: Sentence 1: The Smith family loved to go on day trips on their boat in the summer.
Sentence 3: They chose to travel north to a beach that wasn't terribly far away
Sentence 4: The children had a wonderful time and met a new friend to play with
Sentence 5: They kept in touch with their friend even after they went home
Option 1: One day, they decided it would be fun to take the kids to a new place.
Option 2: One day, they decided it would be fun to explore their own city.

SOLUTION: Option 1

PROBLEM: Sentence 1: Scott had run into an old friend while shopping.
Sentence 3: Scott agreed but he had a packed calendar and explained so
Sentence 4: Scott knew the friend didn't believe him and they awkwardly parted
Sentence 5: He feeled bad and vowed to make his schedule less cluttered
Option 1: His friend wanted to meet for lunch sometime.
Option 2: His friend looked like he had been going through a rough time.

SOLUTION: Option 1

PROBLEM: Sentence 1: Rex notices that he is feeling very bored.
Sentence 3: Rex watches a nice documentary on turtles
Sentence 4: After the documentary he goes on a walk
Sentence 5: Rex feels much less bored now
Option 1: He decides to see what is on television.
Option 2: He decides to go play soccer.

SOLUTION:
Option 1