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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: Joe and Sally had tough jobs. Middle 1: They didn't listen to the bosses orders. Middle 2: They cared about the bosses orders. Ending: Joe and Sally were both scolded.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: When the Anthony reunion invitations went out, everyone came. Middle 1: Everyone met at their grandpa's house. Middle 2: Everyone avoided grandpa's stories. Ending: They remained there for the rest of the day and told stories at night.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Rhonda has been ready to take a beach vacation for months. Middle 1: She was content with being home. Middle 2: She was sick of being home. Ending: Rhonda can't wait until that airplane takes off.
[EX A]:
2