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: Bob was cruising down the freeway. Middle 1: Bob stayed on the freeway instead. Middle 2: Bob left the freeway to eat. Ending: In fifteen minutes Bob was back on the freeway.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Pat had always wanted to meet someone famous, so he went on a trip. Middle 1: Pat ate at his hotel in Hollywood every day on his vacation to avoid crowds. Middle 2: Pat ate outdoors in Hollywood every day on his vacation. Ending: At the table next to him eating was George Clooney!
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Sara was very diligent in completing her homework. Middle 1: Sara encouraged her friends to do the same. Middle 2: Her friends encouraged Sara to do the same. Ending: After a little while, Sara's friends also received good grades!
answer:
1