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: I prepared my equipment in order to exercise. Middle 1: I worked out very lightly with my friend nearby. Middle 2: I worked out so hard my friend had to help me up. Ending: He picked me up and gave me a cup of water.

Output: 2

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: Ted woke up very late one morning. Middle 1: His boss threatened to fire him if he was late again. Middle 2: His boss threatened to promote him if he did well again. Ending: Ted vowed never to sleep through his alarm again!

Output: 1

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: Last spring I bought a bunch of lilies and tulips on sale. Middle 1: I threw the bulbs on the ground. Middle 2: I planted the bulbs in the ground. Ending: Next spring I will have a host of beautiful flowers to enjoy!
Output: 2