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: Maddie decided to push me on the ground. Middle 1: Maddie's brother was there with her. Middle 2: Maddie's brother was ashamed of her. Ending: He tried to fight me as well.
1

Beginning: Karen was a little bit nervous about going to her high school reunion. Middle 1: Karen was relieved to see other women were also fat. Middle 2: Karen was relieved to see other women were very thin. Ending: Being fat made the girls much friendlier and Karen had a great time.
1

Beginning: Ken found a dog near his house. Middle 1: Ken's mother said they will always get another dog. Middle 2: Ken's mother said they will never get another dog. Ending: Ken ignored it because he wanted to keep it.

2

