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.

Beginning: Gina and her friends were at the school library. Middle 1: They were doing a paper on dolphins but couldn't find any non-manual. Middle 2: They were doing a paper on dolphins but couldn't find any books. Ending: Mary had all three of the books on dolphins sitting next to her.
2

Beginning: Shana had two best friends. Middle 1: Once the two friends met they realized they have nothing in common. Middle 2: Once the two friends met they realized how much they had in common. Ending: Now, all three people are good friends.
2

Beginning: Maura's heart fluttered as she waited in line. Middle 1: There's no one with her during her graduation except her dog. Middle 2: Maura's parents cheered when her name was called. Ending: She had finally graduated college.

2

