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.
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Question: Beginning: Becky and her friend Lisa planned on going to the theater. Middle 1: They knew exactly how to get there. Middle 2: They didn't know how to get there. Ending: Finally a nice couple helped them to the destination.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Samuel was dribbling the basketball towards the hoop. Middle 1: He fell and hit his head, getting a bad scrape. Middle 2: Samuel almost fell but caught his balance. Ending: In addition, they diagnosed him with a head concussion.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Alex couldn't focus on school work. Middle 1: Alex decided to take classes he was more challenged in. Middle 2: Alex decided to take classes he was more interested in. Ending: Alex could focus on his new, more interesting school work.

Answer:
2