TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given the title of a five-sentence story, the first four sentences, and two options for the fifth sentence as a and b. Your job is to pick the sentence option that seamlessly connects with the rest of the story, indicating your choice as 'a' or 'b'. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes more sense.
PROBLEM: Title: New Painting. Sentence 1: Tim wanted some art for his apartment. Sentence 2: He went to a goodwill. Sentence 3: They had several cheap pieces there. Sentence 4: Tim picked out a random one he liked. Choices: a. He received several compliments on it. b. Technician came out, fixed the problem, and now the internet is fine.

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Title: The Surgery. Sentence 1: Marla needed her appendix out. Sentence 2: She went to the hospital for surgery. Sentence 3: It went smoothly and she woke up quickly. Sentence 4: She was relieved it was all over. Choices: a. David's mom went home to get his bear. b. Within hours, Marla was up and walking around.

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Title: Checkers. Sentence 1: Andrew was the best at checkers. Sentence 2: One day a new kid challenged him to a game. Sentence 3: They played after school. Sentence 4: All the kids watched as Andrew played the new kid. Choices: a. Andrew ended up losing and learned a lesson humility. b. He called in to cancel the lost one.

SOLUTION:
a