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 incoherent / implausible by indicating 1 or 2 in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes less sense.
question:
Beginning: Otis loved fresh tomatoes. Middle 1: Otis made his own shine. Middle 2: Otis planted his own tomatoes. Ending: In July, Otis had delicious fresh tomatoes.
answer:
1

question:
Beginning: Jean wasn't sure what to give his mother for Christmas. Middle 1: Jean knew his mother loves holiday scents. Middle 2: Jean knew his mother hated holiday scents. Ending: She loved the candle.
answer:
2

question:
Beginning: Charles shoelaces were always trailing united behind him. Middle 1: Charles could keep his loafers tied. Middle 2: Charles could not keep his shoelaces tied. Ending: Charles was very happy when Mom bought him shoes with Velcro straps!
answer:
1