TASK DEFINITION: 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 incoherent / implausible by indicating 1 or 2 in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes less sense.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Tripp was determined to get into law school. Middle 1: He worked hard, got good grades, and applied to a few different law schools. Middle 2: When he realized how difficult it would be, he decided to be a journalist. Ending: He finally received his letter and was accepted.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: The grocery store manager was worried. Middle 1: The manager felt sick to their stomach. Middle 2: The manager felt well. Ending: He decided to stay home and take the day off.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ed had just received his first paycheck. Middle 1: Ed went to his bank to check his balance. Middle 2: Ed went to his bank to cash his check. Ending: But they took a ten percent fee!

SOLUTION:
1