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.

[Q]: Beginning: Sam needed help to move a couch in his house. Middle 1: Sam put an ad out for a move. Middle 2: Sam did not put an ad out. Ending: The caller said he was strong and could help Sam.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Warner is a gambling man. Middle 1: Warner put his nothing in the slot machine. Middle 2: Warner put his last quarter in the slot machine. Ending: Warner lost his quarter but won $1,000!
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Karen was a softball player. Middle 1: She skipped practice all the time. Middle 2: She practiced all the time. Ending: Karen improved with the team.
[A]:
2