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 coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.
PROBLEM: Beginning: Yesterday, I decided that I would take a trip to New Zealand. Middle 1: My week of vacation from work was turned down. Middle 2: My week of vacation from work was approved. Ending: My plan to go to New Zealand had become possible.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Ken was sad. Middle 1: Ken's mother hated him and he felt worthless. Middle 2: Ken's girlfriend had dumped him, and he felt worthless. Ending: Ken was reassured by his mother that he would always be loved.

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Beginning: Joline went to the nail salon to get a manicure. Middle 1: Joline talked to the cleaning woman about her life. Middle 2: Joline talked to the technician about her life. Ending: Joline decide to take the technician's advice.

SOLUTION:
2