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.
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Question: Beginning: I was walking to the store recently. Middle 1: I walked out if front of a car. Middle 2: I waved for a car to go ahead of me. Ending: The driver of the car became very angry at me.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Erin has always wanted to try running a marathon. Middle 1: Erin needed to lose weight in order to run. Middle 2: Erin needed not to lose weight in order to run. Ending: A year later Erin is in great shape and runs the race with confidence!

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Alex had wanted a pet dog for her whole life. Middle 1: Alex finally bought a dog. Middle 2: Alex finally bought a squirrel. Ending: Alex was happy to have a dog of her very own.

Answer:
1