TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the title of a five-sentence story, the first four sentences, and two options for the fifth sentence as a and b. Your job is to pick the sentence option that seamlessly connects with the rest of the story, indicating your choice as 'a' or 'b'. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes more sense.
PROBLEM: Title: The Lost Ticket. Sentence 1: George was supposed to ride a ferry one day. Sentence 2: When he went to board he noticed his ticket was missing. Sentence 3: He searched everywhere for the ticket. Sentence 4: Before long, the ferry had left without him. Choices: a. Luckily he was able to replace his ticket and catch a later ferry. b. It was great to keep memories around the house.

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Title: Natural Disasters. Sentence 1: A heavy storm was heading toward the Johnson farmhouse. Sentence 2: Mister Johnson could see it rapidly approaching and called his family. Sentence 3: The family rushed into the basement and huddled close. Sentence 4: The noise was deafening and seemed to go on for hours. Choices: a. When the storm abated, the farmhouse was in ruins. b. The sight was the highlight of the evening.

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Title: Melted. Sentence 1: Anna helped her little sister Kelly make a snowman. Sentence 2: Together they labored for hours. Sentence 3: Finally it was perfect, and they snapped photos. Sentence 4: But overnight, there was a thaw, and it melted! Choices: a. It was a work of art! b. Anna was glad that they at least had their photos!

SOLUTION:
b