instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Samantha wanted to buy a gift for her boyfriend, Doug. Middle 1: Samantha spent all day at the mall looking for the perfect gift for Doug. Middle 2: Samantha spent all day at the mall looking for the perfect gift for her mom. Ending: Samantha bought Doug a watch, and Doug was happily surprised.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Sandy's dad forbid her to touch the glass in his car. Middle 1: Sandy denied touching the glass. Middle 2: Sandy confirmed she touched the glass. Ending: Her dad pointed to the hearts standing out on the steamy glass.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Bill was relaxing at home listening to an audiobook. Middle 1: Bill always relaxed at home. Middle 2: Bill hadn't relaxed at home in awhile. Ending: He really enjoyed the relaxing experience.
answer:
2