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: Denise had a dream to become a dancer. Middle 1: Denise told her Mom she wanted to take swimming lessons. Middle 2: Denise told her Mom she wanted to take dancing lessons. Ending: Denise was amazing, she changed her Mom's mind with her dance.

Answer: 2

Question: Beginning: Jennifer joined the Softball team this semester. Middle 1: Jennifer practiced extra hard every day. Middle 2: Jennifer slacked off in practice every day. Ending: Jennifer eventually became their top player.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Lorraine was a softball player. Middle 1: Lorraine struck out and hit a grand slam. Middle 2: Lorraine struck out and her team lost the game. Ending: Lorraine was really sad.

Answer:
2