instruction:
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.
question:
Beginning: Alex was fired after arriving to work late five days in a row. Middle 1: Alex wanted to overcome the problem. Middle 2: Alex didn't want to admit the problem. Ending: Alex bought an alarm clock to help get to the the interview on time.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Marcy was building a gingerbread house. Middle 1: Marcy finally finished her new song. Middle 2: Marcy finally finished her gingerbread house. Ending: Then, she put it on the table to display it.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Rosie was proud to have a solo in her choir's concert. Middle 1: Rosie was unconfident in her ability to perform well. Middle 2: Rosie was confident in her ability to perform well. Ending: She was relieved when everyone assured her she had sounded good.
answer:
1