instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Jenny was addicted to sending text messages. Middle 1: She almost hit an ant while texting. Middle 2: She almost hit a car while texting. Ending: Jenny narrowly avoided a car accident.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Hector has always bought coffee at a local shop before work. Middle 1: Hector lost his job and couldn't afford coffee every day. Middle 2: Hector lost his job and couldn't afford pizza every day. Ending: Hector kept brewing his own coffee and saved money.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: I always wanted to adopt a pet. Middle 1: Her mother said no because she was allergic to all furry animals. Middle 2: I went to adopt a puppy but saw a kitten. Ending: I decided to get the kitten instead.
answer:
2