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.

[EX Q]: Beginning: John always felt jittery and uneasy. Middle 1: John , decided to take medicine for his anxiety . Middle 2: John decided not to take medicine for his anxiety. Ending: His nerves are now a lot calmer.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: The old dog was doing worse than usual. Middle 1: cheryl's dog was able to get healthy after a diet change. Middle 2: There was nothing more that Cheryl could do for her dog. Ending: Cheryl loved the dog and prayed he would get better.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Beginning: Rick had a science test. Middle 1: Rick's neighbor was in the same class. Middle 2: Rick's neighbor was in a different class. Ending: Rick and his neighbor decided to cheat.
[EX A]:
1