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.

Beginning: Lisa saw a new kid at school. Middle 1: Lisa smiled before class and then ran away. Middle 2: Lisa smiled before class and introduced herself. Ending: They weren't friends yet but at the very least friendly.
2

Beginning: Gina was reading a new horror novel. Middle 1: Gina read happy details in the book. Middle 2: Gina read terrifying details in the book. Ending: It was so shocking Gina didn't read anything the rest of the day.
2

Beginning: Sally's mom told her she was going to get a brother. Middle 1: Sally's mom was in heaven so their visits were few and far between. Middle 2: Sally's Mom was in prison so there visits were few and far between. Ending: The next Sally had her baby brother.
2