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: James got a flat tire on his way to work. Middle 1: James called David who came over right away and fixed the door. Middle 2: James called Mike who came over right away and fixed the tire. Ending: James was so thankful to have a friend like Mike.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Ricki liked going to her neighborhood pool in the summer time. Middle 1: Ricki was interested in becoming a competitive swimmer. Middle 2: Ricki was interested in becoming a lifeguard. Ending: Ricki signed up for lifeguarding class the next time it was offered.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Larry loved to play football. Middle 1: Larry got a nap in. Middle 2: Larry got tackled hard. Ending: Lary fell with a broken leg and was taken to the hospital immediately!
answer:
2