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: Erica had to decide whether to take her final or go help friends. Middle 1: Erica explained her situation to the professor. Middle 2: Erica never explained the situation to her professor. Ending: Erica was so grateful that her professor was understanding.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Glen and his wife were on a trip to Ohio using a bus. Middle 1: The bus driver drove very slow. Middle 2: The bus driver flew very slow. Ending: They contacted their bus' company and filed a report.

Answer: 1

Question: Beginning: Noel was walking through the airport food court with her mom. Middle 1: Noel realized her bear was missing. Middle 2: Noel realized her bear was cute. Ending: Her mom then explained that she had put the bear in their luggage.

Answer:
1