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: Bryan went to the dentist for the first time in years. Middle 1: Bryan learned he had no issues in every tooth. Middle 2: Bryan learned he had a cavity in almost every tooth. Ending: He had to have everything filled.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: I was looking for a nice painting for my living room. Middle 1: I found a beautiful painting for sale. Middle 2: I couldn't find any paintings for sale. Ending: I purchased it and brought it home.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Lisa got a freshly baked bread to try. Middle 1: Lisa became sick after eating the bread. Middle 2: Lisa felt full after eating the bread. Ending: She found out she had a gluten intolerance.
answer:
1