Question: Beginning: When Billy was five he went to the beach for the first time. Middle 1: Bill loved the beach and returned there often. Middle 2: Billy hated the beach and never wanted to go back. Ending: When he was older he became a lifeguard.

Beginning: When Billy was five he went to the beach for the first time. Middle 1: Billy loves spending time at the beach every summer. Middle 2: Billy loved spending time on the farm every summer. Ending: When he was older he became a lifeguard.

Beginning: When Billy was five he went to the beach for the first time. Middle 1: Billy loves spending time in bed every summer. Middle 2: Billy loves spending time at the beach every summer. Ending: When he was older he became a lifeguard.

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: Amy asked Beth to come to her house the day after Christmas. Middle 1: Beth spent the whole day watching Amy mix chemicals. Middle 2: Beth spent the whole day playing with Amy's chemistry set. Ending: Amy never got to play with her new Chemistry set.

Beginning: Philip loved pretzels. Middle 1: One Christmas he got only pretzel and no chips. Middle 2: One Christmas he got no pretzels, only chips. Ending: He determined it was the worst Christmas ever.

Beginning: Cindy was given a glass angel for Christmas. Middle 1: The glass angel got knocked over and broke. Middle 2: The glass angel got knocked over but didn't break. Ending: Cindy has never been so devastated.

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: Peter went for a walk in the woods during a windstorm. Middle 1: Peter loved walking in the wind. Middle 2: Peter was tired of being barraged by the weather. Ending: Peter turned around and went home.

Beginning: Tyler was taking a walk on the beach. Middle 1: Soon the weather began to change on the mountain but Tyler was enjoying himself. Middle 2: Soon the weather began to change but Tyler was enjoying himself. Ending: Until it started to hail, then it really hurt Tyler, so he ran home.

Beginning: Ed went on a hiking trip. Middle 1: Ed went deep into the woods. Middle 2: Ed went deep into his backyard. Ending: Ed decided to head back before he became lost.

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: One morning I was awakened very early. Middle 1: I could hear the sounds of dogs mooing at a coyote. Middle 2: I could hear the sounds of dogs barking at a coyote. Ending: The dogs chased the coyote away.

Beginning: This morning before I went to work I took my dog for a walk. Middle 1: My dog played sick all morning. Middle 2: I ran and played with my dog all morning. Ending: It was a perfect morning!

Beginning: This morning I heard a bird chirping. Middle 1: I watched as the bird interacted with other animals. Middle 2: I watched as the bird flew away. Ending: It was like having my own personal nature show.

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: I was cooking rice. Middle 1: I never liked spices on my rice. Middle 2: I seasoned the rice to add flavor. Ending: Indeed, the rice tasted delicious!

Beginning: I was cooking rice. Middle 1: I forgot to add some spice to my rice. Middle 2: I added some spice to my rice. Ending: Indeed, the rice tasted delicious!

Beginning: I was cooking rice. Middle 1: I seasoned the rice to add flavor. Middle 2: The seasonings I added were not fresh. Ending: Indeed, the rice tasted delicious!

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: Jared was driving on the freeway. Middle 1: Jared got a flat tire. Middle 2: Jared forgot to brush his teeth. Ending: After he changed the tire, he got home safely.

Beginning: On his way home, Billy drove over a nail that was left on the road. Middle 1: He managed to pull over and get his spare tire. Middle 2: Billy managed to pull over and get his spare tire. Ending: After several minutes, he replaced the wheel with a spare.

Beginning: One night I was driving home by myself. Middle 1: My tired went flat while chewing cheese itz. Middle 2: My tired went flat while driving home. Ending: An older man put on my spare tire.

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: Gina and her friends weren't able to go to the library at school. Middle 1: Gina asked the librarian if they could close later. Middle 2: Gina and her friends had to walk to the public library which was far away. Ending: But they had no other choice.

Beginning: Gina and her friends went to the library at school. Middle 1: Her friends kept close track of where she was. Middle 2: Her friends lost track of where she was. Ending: She was no where in sight.

Beginning: Gina and her friends were outside of the school library. Middle 1: Gina decided to go inside to check out a book. Middle 2: Gina decided to go inside to check out a piece of art. Ending: They decided to wait for her.

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: Rowan was in the hospital because he broke his leg in an accident. Middle 1: Rowan needed to stay in the hospital. Middle 2: Rowan needed to stay in the non-clinic. Ending: Rowan recovered and was able to go home 5 weeks later.

Beginning: Larry had a leg injury. Middle 1: Larry got put in a cast. Middle 2: Larry got an amputation. Ending: Finally, Larry healed and was released.

Beginning: Larry had a leg injury. Middle 1: Larry got put in a movie. Middle 2: Larry got put in a cast. Ending: Finally, Larry healed and was released.

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: Juan was waiting in line to meet his favorite artist. Middle 1: Juan waited a long time but finally met the artist. Middle 2: Juan never met the artist. Ending: Juan came home happy.

Beginning: Juan has always wanted to visit Southeast Asia. Middle 1: Juan got to take a trip out of Southeast Asia. Middle 2: Juan got to take a trip out of Southeast Europe. Ending: Juan is very happy that he took such an amazing trip.

Beginning: I was a James Lee Burke fan. Middle 1: When I met him, he was nothing I expected. Middle 2: When I met him, he was everything I expected. Ending: I was very pleased!

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: Kelli was unemployed, and needing work. Middle 1: Kelli visited a spa and realized she wanted to stay away from a place like it. Middle 2: Kelli visited a spa are realized she wanted to run a place like it. Ending: She decided to open up her own spa and make it happen for herself.

Beginning: Rita was not very wealthy, and wished to increase her income. Middle 1: Rita then failed to qualify for college. Middle 2: Rita then decided to go to college. Ending: After college, Rita started her own company and became very wealthy.

Beginning: Sasha dreamed of owning a hair salon. Middle 1: sasha saved up enough money working to buy her own salon. Middle 2: Cindy saved up enough money working to buy her own salon. Ending: Sasha now owns her own salon!

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: Ashley is getting married this summer. Middle 1: All of Ashley's friends and family stayed away from the ceremony. Middle 2: All of Ashley's friends and family came to the ceremony. Ending: Ashley is so thankful to be surrounded by loved ones!

Beginning: We went to a friend's wedding last Saturday. Middle 1: All of our friends were there except the bride. Middle 2: All of our friends were there. Ending: We thoroughly enjoyed the wedding, with good food and great friends.

Beginning: Ashley is getting married this summer. Middle 1: All of Ashley's friends and family came to the ceremony. Middle 2: None of Ashley's family or friends came to the ceremony. Ending: Ashley is so thankful to be surrounded by loved ones!

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: Jose was working hard at losing weight. Middle 1: Jose finally lost the excess weight. Middle 2: Jose did not have much luck losing the excess weight. Ending: Jose had to go shopping and buy a new wardrobe.

Beginning: Jess was overweight and wasn't happy with her body. Middle 1: Jess went on a strict diet and started exercising. Middle 2: Jess went on a strict diet and stopped exercising. Ending: Before she knew it she was no longer overweight and happy.

Beginning: Jose was working hard at losing weight. Middle 1: He cooked unhealthy and even cut back on sweets. Middle 2: He cooked healthier and even cut back on sweets. Ending: Jose had to go shopping and buy a new wardrobe.

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: When Cat was three she had an imaginary friend. Middle 1: She continued to have an imaginary friend for several years. Middle 2: Cat gave up on her imaginary friends pretty quickly. Ending: Gradually she stopped talking to her imaginary friend.

Beginning: Alice's best friends were her three cats. Middle 1: Alice would talk the them all day, inside and out. Middle 2: Alice would talk the them all day inside her house. Ending: When Alice died, neighbors knew when the conversation stopped.

Beginning: Joan's cat yowled all night long. Middle 1: Joan always got plenty of sleep because of the cat. Middle 2: Joan was never able to get any sleep because of the cat. Ending: Finally, she gave the cat away to a friend.

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 loved to play his clarinet outside. Middle 1: James intentionally dropped his clarinet in a puddle. Middle 2: James accidentally dropped his clarinet in a puddle. Ending: He took it to a repair shop, where a man fixed it for a lot of money.

Beginning: There once was a man named fred. Middle 1: Fred fixed his car because he wasn't paying attention. Middle 2: Fred crashed his car because he wasn't paying attention. Ending: However, he was able to get it fixed.

Beginning: James loved to play his clarinet outside. Middle 1: James left his clarinet outside and it got rained on. Middle 2: James left his dog outside and it got rained on. Ending: He took it to a repair shop, where a man fixed it for a lot of money.

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: Nancy was sitting near the science building. Middle 1: Nancy saw a pie falling from the science building. Middle 2: Nancy saw a rancid pie falling from the science building. Ending: Nancy caught the pie and began to eat it.

Beginning: Nancy was sitting near the science building. Middle 1: A chemistry teacher was trying to throw an uncut pizza onto the roof. Middle 2: A chemistry teacher was trying to throw a plastic pizza onto the roof. Ending: Nancy caught the pie and began to eat it.

Beginning: Gina decided to bake an apple pie for the first time. Middle 1: Gina left the pizza in the oven too long. Middle 2: Gina left the pie in the oven too long. Ending: So she decided to throw it in the garbage.

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: Hari loved to play cricket. Middle 1: Hari rarely practiced. Middle 2: Hari practiced a lot. Ending: After many years, Hari made it to the professional leagues!

Beginning: Angela wanted to play an instrument. Middle 1: Angela began to stop practicing playing her new harp. Middle 2: Angela began to constantly practice playing her new harp. Ending: Soon she was an expert harpist!

Beginning: Jane wanted to learn an instrument. Middle 1: She practiced a long time, every day. Middle 2: She practiced a few minutes. Ending: Eventually, she became one of the best players in the country.

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: Tom left all of his glass, aluminum, and plastic in his garage. Middle 1: He recycled them for change. Middle 2: He threw them in the trash. Ending: He used the money to buy more cleaning supplies.

Beginning: I noticed that my house was filling up with trash bags. Middle 1: I decided to clean all trash. Middle 2: I decided to leave all the trash. Ending: I looked at my house and it was much cleaner.

Beginning: The next day was the collection day for recycling. Middle 1: The garbage man came by and kicked the recyclables. Middle 2: The garbage man came by and emptied the recyclables. Ending: Jim brought his empty bucket back into his house for next week.

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: One day Lola found a wagon in the middle of the block. Middle 1: She decided to look closer at it. Middle 2: Lola decided to take a closer look. Ending: It said "The first person to find this wagon can keep it."

Beginning: Monica was out for a walk with her friends. Middle 1: She found a stray puppy in a person's yard. Middle 2: She found a stray cat in a person's yard. Ending: The owner said that Monica could keep the dog.

Beginning: Lucy needed something to wear. Middle 1: Lucy could not find her favorite dress. Middle 2: Sahe dug through, and found a favorite dress. Ending: When she put it on it still fit.

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: I filled up the bird feeder in the yard. Middle 1: A bird came and wanted some food. Middle 2: A bird came and wanted some beer. Ending: Then back to it's nest with it's mouth full of food.

Beginning: Early every morning the hummingbirds visit my porch. Middle 1: A hummingbird got in my cat's face. Middle 2: A hummingbird got in the babies face. Ending: It ate the territorial hummingbird easily.

Beginning: I filled up the bird feeder in the yard. Middle 1: A bird came and wanted some twigs. Middle 2: A bird came and wanted some food. Ending: Then back to it's nest with it's mouth full of food.

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: My boyfriend and I were arguing. Middle 1: My boyfriend and I finally had a long, calm talk about what was bothering us. Middle 2: My girlfriend and I finally had a long, calm talk about what was bothering us". Ending: Now, we have much less arguments than before.

Beginning: Tim was playing games with Jeb. Middle 1: Tim and Jeb got into an argument. Middle 2: Tim and Jeb played fun games. Ending: They then decided to make up and not fight.

Beginning: My mom and I had a big argument. Middle 1: I didn't like that my mom and dad weren't living together. Middle 2: I didn't like that my mom and I weren't talking. Ending: I finally called my mom and the two of us reconciled.

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: Bobo was a clown who was very tall. Middle 1: Bobo was making cookies for other kids when he was a child. Middle 2: Bobo was made fun of by other kids when he was a child. Ending: But now he makes a living with his odd physique.

Beginning: Louis wanted to become a clown. Middle 1: Louis's family sent him to clown school. He was a wonderful student and went to clown school. Middle 2: Louis' s family refused to send him to clown school. He was a wonderful student and went to medical school. Ending: Louis eventually became a doctor but his soul was crushed.

Beginning: Chip wanted to be a famous clown. Middle 1: Chip went to Clown University. Middle 2: Chip went to Harvard University. Ending: Chip became a famous rodeo clown and made dozens of dollars.

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: During the end of the week, I went to the local market. Middle 1: I picked out a bowling ball for my upcoming trip but they were overcharging me for it. Middle 2: I picked out a bowling ball for my upcoming trip but they overcharged me for it. Ending: I decided to throw my bowling ball on the counter.

Beginning: During the end of the week, I went to the local market. Middle 1: The market had sales at the end of the week. Middle 2: The market's prices rose at the end of the week. Ending: I liked getting a good deal.

Beginning: During the end of the week, I went to the local market. Middle 1: The market had no good deals at all. Middle 2: The market had a sale on produce. Ending: I liked getting a good deal.

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: Sal was mad that his parents were moving. Middle 1: Sal was happy in his room. Middle 2: Sal threw a temper tantrum in his room. Ending: Sal tossed his pillow out the window.

Beginning: Sal was mad that his parents were moving. Middle 1: Their new house was in the slums. Middle 2: Their new house was in the mountains. Ending: The beautiful view made him change his mind.

Beginning: Sal was mad that his parents were moving. Middle 1: Sal ripped his posters from the wall. Middle 2: Sal put up new posters on the wall. Ending: Sal tossed his pillow out the window.

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: Elliott was in advanced math in college. Middle 1: Elliot studied lazily in advanced math. Middle 2: Elliot studied hard in advanced math. Ending: It really helped him grasp the material.

Beginning: Jon was a college freshman. Middle 1: Jon knew how college worked. Middle 2: Jon was learning how college worked. Ending: The tutor helped him pass his engineering class.

Beginning: Matt is an engineering student. Middle 1: Matt was stressed during finals week. Middle 2: Matt was happy during finals week. Ending: Apparently he only slept twice during that time.

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: Sam wanted to try to make jam. Middle 1: Sam filled some jars with chili she made. Middle 2: Sam filled some jars with homemade jam she made. Ending: However, they did not turn out like mom's jam.

Beginning: Sam wanted to try to make jam. Middle 1: Sam didn't try making any kind for the fifth time. Middle 2: Sam tried making several kinds for the first time. Ending: However, they did not turn out like mom's jam.

Beginning: Sam wanted to try to make jam. Middle 1: Sam followed his mom's recipe exactly. Middle 2: Sam avoided his mom's recipe exactly. Ending: However, they did not turn out like mom's jam.

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: Barney went on his first hunting trip. Middle 1: Barney saw an animal on the road. Middle 2: Barney saw a car on the road. Ending: Barney was able to make his first kill on the side of the road.

Beginning: Barney went on his first hunting trip. Middle 1: Barney spotted a deer. Middle 2: Barney spotted a tree. Ending: Barney was able to make his first kill on the side of the road.

Beginning: Barney went on his first hunting trip. Middle 1: It was terrible and he felt like a murderer. Middle 2: Barney saw an animal on the road. Ending: Barney was able to make his first kill on the side of the road.

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: The ball season was coming up soon. Middle 1: She found a friend that hates spots. Middle 2: She found a friend that likes sports. Ending: She was glad to finally be going with someone.

Beginning: It was summer and Beth was bored. Middle 1: Beth went to watch a softball game with most of her friends. Middle 2: She went to play softball with some of her friends. Ending: Even though Beth didn't win she had a great time.

Beginning: Kelly found out there was a new girl at school. Middle 1: Her and the girl had a lot in common. Middle 2: It was always nice when Kelly meets a new person. Ending: Kelly was happy to have made a new friend.

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: Karen was a softball player. Middle 1: Karen listened to a speech about the soccer team. Middle 2: Karen listened to a Knute Rockney speech. Ending: Karen felt unmotivated after hearing the speech.

Beginning: Amy was watching her volleyball team from the bench. Middle 1: Amy saw her coach on the bus the next day. Middle 2: Amy saw her coach on the train the next day. Ending: Amy didn't bother approaching her, she just sat on the bus sulking.

Beginning: Karen was a softball player. Middle 1: She skipped practice all the time. Middle 2: She practiced all the time. Ending: Karen improved with the team.

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: My dad called me. Middle 1: He said my pet bird was sick. Middle 2: He said my pet bird was cute. Ending: By the time I got there, she had passed away.

Beginning: A black crow bird flew in our house yesterday. Middle 1: it landed on our floor. Middle 2: The bird died before it arrived. Ending: We took the bird outside to fly but it died.

Beginning: I had a rabbit named Thumper when I was a kid. Middle 1: Thumper became very healthy. Middle 2: Thumper became gravely ill. Ending: After a few days, she died and I was devastated.

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: One summer I decided to go see my best friend at his new home. Middle 1: My friend lived in California. Middle 2: My friend lived in Paris. Ending: We drove to San Francisco since we both always wanted to see the city.

Beginning: My friends and I planned a road trip this weekend. Middle 1: My friend and I drove from Jersey down to Florida. Middle 2: My friend and I drove from Jersey down to Cuba. Ending: We ended our trip back in Jersey

Beginning: Johnson has always wanted to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Middle 1: johnson ended up in flordia. Middle 2: Johnson finally made a plan and took off happily. Ending: Arriving in Los Angeles, Johnson is very happy that he took the trip.

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: Ana was convicted of a minor crime. Middle 1: She was sentenced to a year in prison. Middle 2: She had to work at a homeless shelter for 7 days. Ending: In the end, And felt glad that she'd been forced to work there.

Beginning: Emily was going to jail, and she was excited. Middle 1: Emily just got a brand new avocation. Middle 2: Emily just got a brand new job. Ending: Today was her first day as a corrections officer!

Beginning: Jonelle wanted a new skirt. Middle 1: Jonelle had no money, so she stole one. Middle 2: Jonelle had no money, so she left. Ending: She was arrested and served time in jail.

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: Kate wanted to start a new viral campaign. Middle 1: The campaign Kate created got a lot of support. Middle 2: The campaign Kate created received little support. Ending: Kate was pleased!

Beginning: Lola wrote a story intending to fight stereotypes of women. Middle 1: Lola's story became very popular. Middle 2: Lola's story didn't become very popular. Ending: Lola used her success to advocate for her causes in other ways.

Beginning: Dara worked at the city animal shelter. Middle 1: Dara made an ad campaign for the grocery store. Middle 2: Dara made an ad campaign for the shelter. Ending: It caused them to attract much more attention from potential families.

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: Molly woke up one morning. Middle 1: Molly did not go to school. Middle 2: Molly went to school. Ending: Finally, she went inside and learned that a snow day had been issued.

Beginning: When Billy went to bed Tuesday night, it was snowing. Middle 1: It snowed just three centimeters on Billy's street. Middle 2: It snowed three feet on Billy's street. Ending: School was cancelled the next three days.

Beginning: Alex awoke to bright sunlight. Middle 1: Alex was on holiday break and didn't have school. Middle 2: Alex was not on holiday break and have school. Ending: She went back to sleep.

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: Debbie's cat was stuck up in the giant oak tree. Middle 1: The cat jumped into Debbie's arms. Middle 2: The cat meowed loudly. Ending: A hawk heard them and flew by, snatching the cat from the tree.

Beginning: A cat was stuck in a tree. Middle 1: the neighbours left the cat up there. Middle 2: The neighbors got a ladder and got the cat down. Ending: The cat's owners were very thankful the cat was rescued.

Beginning: Denise found a cat in her backyard. Middle 1: She loved that cat so much. Middle 2: Denise is allergic to cats so she called Animal Control. Ending: Now Denise and her daughter have six cats.

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: Tom and Susan have been married for eight Year's. Middle 1: Susan had another husband. Middle 2: Susan had an abortion. Ending: She never told Tom.

Beginning: Tom and Susan have been married for eight Year's. Middle 1: Susan had a third nipple. Middle 2: Susan had an abortion. Ending: She never told Tom.

Beginning: Ellen had had four miscarriages in a row. Middle 1: She and her husband went to the doctor's. Middle 2: Ellen and her husband never thought to go to the doctor's. Ending: The doctor told Tim that Ellen was finally pregnant.

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: Kelly needed to finish a book report. Middle 1: Kelly put it off until last minute. Middle 2: Kelly put it off until it was too late. Ending: Thankfully though, she got it done.

Beginning: I woke up this morning worried about my project deadline. Middle 1: I knew I would have to work all day to meet the deadline. Middle 2: I decided not to work all day to meet the deadline. Ending: It was close, but I completed it on time!

Beginning: Karina had a school project that was due the next day. Middle 1: Kanna knew her non-period was short. Middle 2: kanna knew her deadline was short. Ending: She managed to finish the project and score a good grade too.

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: Sandra played tennis often. Middle 1: She tripped trying to hit the ball. Middle 2: She hit the ball well. Ending: She chipped a tooth and rushed to the dentist.

Beginning: Stella was playing in a basketball game at her school. Middle 1: Stella tripped and hurt her ankle running up the court. Middle 2: Stella tripped and hurt her ankle running the race. Ending: Her teammates, her coach helped her off the floor.

Beginning: Dennis loved to play tennis. Middle 1: Dennis stood on his head when going for the ball. Middle 2: Dennis landed on his elbow when going for a ball. Ending: His father quickly rushed him to the doctor to get an x-ray.

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: Andrew wanted to see every continent in one year. Middle 1: His friends and family told him it wasn't reasonable to expect to be able to travel that much in one year so Andrew cancelled. Middle 2: His friends and family told him it wasn't reasonable to expect to be able to travel that much in one year. Ending: He happily took the trip just like he had said.

Beginning: Andrew was very dedicated and hardworking. Middle 1: One day, one of Andrew's careful plans worked out. Middle 2: one day one of andrew's careful plans fell through. Ending: Andrew became less rigid about his planning after that.

Beginning: Carlos has always wanted to visit France. Middle 1: The tickets to france were expensive so he chose a different destination. Middle 2: Carlos found cheap tickets to travel to France. Ending: Carlos books a flight to Australia.

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: Jan's house was a mess. Middle 1: Jan decided to cut her bedroom first. Middle 2: Jan decided to clean her bedroom first. Ending: After that she cleaned the bathroom.

Beginning: Jan's house was a mess. Middle 1: Jan's clean house brought her shame. Middle 2: Jan's dirty house brought her shame. Ending: After that she cleaned the bathroom.

Beginning: Mary was unhappy with her messy home. Middle 1: Mary decided to work on cleaning her home. Middle 2: Mary decided to work on cleaning her home but clutter overwhelmed Mary. Ending: Now that it's clean, Mary is much more comfortable.

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: Jim is a new driver and has never been pulled over before. Middle 1: He wasn't pulled over. Middle 2: He got pulled over. Ending: Jim is very upset.

Beginning: Jake was driving his car on the highway. Middle 1: Jake was pulled over for a broken promise. Middle 2: Jake was pulled over for a broken headlight. Ending: The police officer told Jake to get it fixed.

Beginning: Jamin always thought he was a good driver. Middle 1: Until one evening he was pulled over and didn't even realize he was speeding. Middle 2: Until one even he was pulled over and didn't even realize he was sneezing. Ending: Now, he always drives the speed limit.

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: The first time I was hit by a drunk driver was scary. Middle 1: I was so scared, but I did not call the cops. Middle 2: I was so scared, I called the emergency services. Ending: The police came and locked him up.

Beginning: I was driving to work today and got in an accident. Middle 1: Someone hit my car and the driver was angry. Middle 2: I hit another car and the driver was angry. Ending: He didn't care to listen to my excuse he told me and walked off.

Beginning: The first time I was hit by a drunk driver was scary. Middle 1: I was so scared, I called the emergency services. Middle 2: I was so happy, I called my mother. Ending: The police came and locked him up.

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: I was looking for a job. Middle 1: I had an interview at this company that went very well. Middle 2: I got a interview at this company. Ending: I became so nervous that I drove home and missed the interview.

Beginning: The young woman was worried sick about her interview Middle 1: She did awfully and lost the opportunity. Middle 2: She did very well and got the job. Ending: Now she wonders why she gets so worked up.

Beginning: Ruben was so nervous for his job interview, he didn't sleep. Middle 1: Ruben was worried they would notice. Middle 2: Ruben was worried they would not come. Ending: He calmed himself just enough to ace the interview and get the job.

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: Joey was camping with his friends. Middle 1: During the camping trips it would always rain the entire time. Middle 2: It was shiny the entire time he went on camping trips. Ending: Joey hated camping.

Beginning: John went on a camping trip with his friends. Middle 1: It rained the whole time. Middle 2: It was sunny the whole time. Ending: Despite the rain, John and his friends had a great weekend.

Beginning: Harry was tired of the hot summer days. Middle 1: His friends invited him to go boating and he said yes happily. Middle 2: His friends invited him to go boating but he said no. Ending: Harry had always hated the water.

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: Jones exercised every night. Middle 1: Jones fell on equipment. Middle 2: Jones never had an accident on his equipment. Ending: He was laying in a puddle of his own blood.

Beginning: Jones exercised every night. Middle 1: He cut himself on accident. Middle 2: He forgot to exercise on accident. Ending: He was laying in a puddle of his own blood.

Beginning: Jones exercised every night. Middle 1: Jones stopped and went to bed early. Middle 2: Jones never rested and exercised too much one night. Ending: He was laying in a puddle of his own blood.

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: Gina had been joking with a man at a restaurant. Middle 1: Gina was filled with hateful racist comment. Middle 2: Gina was filled with funny stories. Ending: He seemed to be receptive to he jokes, so she continued.

Beginning: Gina was paying for her candy at CVS. Middle 1: The worker asked Gina how she was doing. Middle 2: The worker hit on Gina. Ending: Gina was shocked to see a store employee being so unprofessional.

Beginning: Jon was depressed for many years and hadn't laughed in a long time. Middle 1: Jon listened to people tell the lamest jokes. Middle 2: Jon listened to people tell the funniest jokes. Ending: The pointless laugh ended up making him laugh for real.

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: Ann went to Paris on vacation. Middle 1: Ann visited the garden Tower. Middle 2: Ann visited the Eiffel Tower. Ending: Ann was struck by its amazing beauty.

Beginning: Ray takes a trip to paris. Middle 1: Ray had been to Paris before. Middle 2: Ray had never been to Paris before. Ending: It was the best trip he's ever taken.

Beginning: Jorie went with her family to visit Anne Frank's home in Amsterdam. Middle 1: Jorie was expecting it to be sad. Middle 2: Jorie thought it was a happy place. Ending: Jorie admitted it was a very emotional tour.

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: We used to live by a pond. Middle 1: There were angry geese there. Middle 2: There were angry dinosaurs there. Ending: My friend said he knew that would be the case.

Beginning: We used to live by a pond. Middle 1: The pond dried up from the heat and no rain. Middle 2: The pond flooded up from the heat and no rain. Ending: My friend said he knew that would be the case.

Beginning: Ed thought he would be nice to the geese the the pond near his office. Middle 1: realized it wasnt good to yell at his mom. Middle 2: realized it wasnt good to give them food. Ending: He didn't feed the geese after that.

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: A fierce group of warriors called themselves the Moon Men. Middle 1: They were going to attack. Middle 2: They were going to rest. Ending: The Moon Men yelled and charged into the camp.

Beginning: The Toma family went camping and took 3 tents. Middle 1: The father thought there was a bear nearby. Middle 2: A bear thought there was the father nearby. Ending: He found his two sons laughing and growling in the third tent.

Beginning: The men fortified the doors and windows against the onslaught. Middle 1: The men's opponents decided on a tie. Middle 2: The men's opponents persisted. Ending: They prepared to fight to the death to hold on to their ignorance.

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: Gabby didn't have much money. Middle 1: Gabby went to the pool to look around. Middle 2: Gabby went to the mall to look around. Ending: Before she finished she decided it was a waste of time.

Beginning: Bob was shopping at the mall. Middle 1: Bob didn't see anything he wanted. Middle 2: Bob saw something he wanted. Ending: Alas, he had insufficient funds.

Beginning: Gabby didn't have much money. Middle 1: So she tried to find a second job on mturk. Middle 2: and was out of money. Ending: Before she finished she decided it was a waste of time.

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: Lily comes home from school with math homework. Middle 1: Lily did all of her homework. Middle 2: Lily didn't do any of her homework. Ending: Now Lilly can't play with Becky for a week!

Beginning: Lori's homework was due today. Middle 1: Lori finished her homework early. Middle 2: Lori did not finish her homework. Ending: Lori was suspended from school for a week.

Beginning: Kenzie's teacher gave her candy. Middle 1: Kenzie wasn't supposed to eat any candy, but she did. Middle 2: Jenny wasn't supposed to eat any candy, but she did. Ending: She ended up getting grounded for misbehaving.

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: Jake and his grandfather were spending the day together. Middle 1: He couldn't get the set put together. Middle 2: His grandfather brought over his collectable train set. Ending: They had a wonderful day together bonding over the train set.

Beginning: Johnny loves playing catch with his dad. Middle 1: Later his dad and neighbor, are going to the movies. Middle 2: Later, Johnny and his dad, are going to the movies. Ending: They have a wonderful Saturday together.

Beginning: Jake and his grandfather were spending the day together. Middle 1: His grandfather showed him his train collection. Middle 2: His grandfather showed him how to train. Ending: They had a wonderful day together bonding over the train set.

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: Nate became a professor of economics. Middle 1: Nate worked hard to get promoted. Middle 2: Nate started not working as hard. Ending: Nate was promoted to the head of the business department.

Beginning: Steve enrolled at his favorite college. Middle 1: Steve got an advanced degree to help him advance in his career. Middle 2: Steve got an advanced degree to help him advance in his car. Ending: Steve accepted a high paying job at a rival news show.

Beginning: Dan's boss said the leading salesman next month would get promoted. Middle 1: Dan worked very hard but didn't get a lot of sales. Middle 2: Dan worked very hard and generated a lot of sales. Ending: Dan got the promotion!

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: The Korean pop singer was dismayed she couldn't twerk. Middle 1: The Korean singer had no butt to speak of. Middle 2: The Korean singer practiced. Ending: She twerked with the best of them when the video was shot.

Beginning: Ana had a dance recital to participate in. Middle 1: Ana wanted to look terrible. Middle 2: Ana wanted to look good. Ending: Ana's friend made her beautiful bun and Ana was happy.

Beginning: Kim wanted to be famous. Middle 1: She posted some videos to a website. Middle 2: kim didnt like famous people. Ending: Nobody watched those either.

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: Emily was feeling very sick one day. Middle 1: She had kissed a boy with strep throat yesterday. Middle 2: she had the flu. Ending: Sure enough, she had gotten strep throat too!

Beginning: A kid in Ethan's class had the whooping cough. Middle 1: The teacher had taken her new born baby to class with her. Middle 2: The teacher had taken her husband to class with her. Ending: The baby was very sick for a long, long time.

Beginning: Mark had a nasty cough. Middle 1: Mark was the zombie. Middle 2: An unexpected bought of coughing began before he had time to cover his mouth. Ending: Mark kept his hand close to his mouth in case it happened again.

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: Frank woke up late today for work. Middle 1: His boss was really happy with him. Middle 2: His boss was really mad at him. Ending: The next night Frank set two alarms to make sure he woke up on time.

Beginning: It was Jimmy's first day at his new job. Middle 1: His alarm clock went off and Jimmy didn't overslept avoiding him to being late. Middle 2: his alarm clock did not go off and Jimmy overslept causing him to be late. Ending: He threw the alarm clock in the trash on his way out the door.

Beginning: Ted woke up very late one morning. Middle 1: His boss threatened to fire him if he was late again. Middle 2: His boss threatened to promote him if he did well again. Ending: Ted vowed never to sleep through his alarm again!

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: Someone in my neighborhood ran over my mailbox. Middle 1: The mail then went everywhere. Middle 2: The mail then got destroyed. Ending: It took a long time to read them all.

Beginning: Harold was a mailman doing his job. Middle 1: Harold came across a damaged package filled with trash. Middle 2: Harold came across a damaged package filled with important things. Ending: Harold decided to throw the package away.

Beginning: It had been raining for days. Middle 1: Too much sun dried out our neighbor's yard. Middle 2: Too much rain finally flooded our neighbors' house. Ending: They lost the house and most of their belongings.

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: Dia needed ballet shoes. Middle 1: Dia was gifted some ballet shoes. Middle 2: Dia was gifted some movie tickets. Ending: Luckily, they fit perfectly.

Beginning: Mark went to the shopping mall to look for some shoes. Middle 1: Mark received free shoes as a gift from a shoe store. Middle 2: I found the perfect shoes as soon as you walked in the door. Ending: Mark didn't find the shoes he was looking for, but he didn't mind.

Beginning: Lisa really wanted some new headphones. Middle 1: Lisa found some new shoes that looked comfortable. Middle 2: Lisa found some new ones that looked comfortable. Ending: When she put them on her head she loved them.

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: Fern went to the circus with her parents. Middle 1: Fern wanted to go on the ferris wheel. Middle 2: Fern wanted to go on the camels. Ending: Her parents shrugged and bought her tickets for the camels.

Beginning: Ira wanted to go to the zoo. Middle 1: Ira's mom asked his Ira. Middle 2: Ira asked his mom. Ending: At the end of the week his mom took him to the zoo!

Beginning: Fern went to the circus with her parents. Middle 1: Fern wanted to go on the camels. Middle 2: Fern wanted to go on the elephants. Ending: Her parents shrugged and bought her tickets for the camels.

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: My laptop didn't want to work. Middle 1: I didn't have money for repairs. Middle 2: I had money for repairs. Ending: That is why I only play Frisbee outside.

Beginning: I really love to play video games. Middle 1: My playstation stopped working. Middle 2: I sold my playstation. Ending: I couldn't play video games until I bought a new one.

Beginning: My laptop didn't want to work. Middle 1: I threw my laptop in a dumpster. Middle 2: I took my laptop to a repair shop. Ending: Now it comes on every time.

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: Sara was turning 21 at last. Middle 1: A lot of Sara's friends had forgotten about her birthday. Middle 2: A lot of Sara's friends had remembered her birthday. Ending: Sara was offended and stopped taking their calls.

Beginning: Lara was having a birthday party. Middle 1: Tina was late coming to Lara's party. Middle 2: Tina arrived early to Lara's party. Ending: Tina was upset she was late.

Beginning: Sara was turning 21 at last. Middle 1: Sara received calls from her friends saying she never seemed to age. Middle 2: Sara received calls from her friends saying she was getting old. Ending: Sara was offended and stopped taking their calls.

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: I bought a new necklace for my wife. Middle 1: I gave it to my wife and she liked it. Middle 2: I stole it from my wife and I liked it. Ending: I was glad that my wife was happy.

Beginning: I bought a new necklace for my wife. Middle 1: I gave it to her for her birthday and she liked it. Middle 2: I gave it to her best friend for her birthday and she liked it. Ending: I was glad that my wife was happy.

Beginning: My husband drove to someone's house to buy a kayak today. Middle 1: My husband met with him and stole the kayak. Middle 2: My husband met with him and liked the kayak. Ending: My husband paid him cash, then loaded up the boat and drove away.

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: Dave decided one day he wanted to go see a nickelback show. Middle 1: Dave realized that concerts just cost too much money for him to attend. Middle 2: Dave found discount tickets online. Ending: Dave checks the internet for more concerts the he will like.

Beginning: Dave decided one day he wanted to go see a nickelback show. Middle 1: Dave found expensive tickets online. Middle 2: Dave found discount tickets online. Ending: Dave checks the internet for more concerts the he will like.

Beginning: Billy likes live shows. Middle 1: Billy went to see his favorite band live. Middle 2: Billy went to see his favorite disney on ice show. Ending: Billy couldn't wait to see them again.

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: It was summer. Middle 1: I dated a girl on an internship all summer. Middle 2: I dated a girl on a parade float all summer. Ending: Then she went home.

Beginning: It was summer vacation and Sally was starting to get bored. Middle 1: Summer vacation ended for Sally. Middle 2: When summer vacation ended for Sally she moved away from all her friends. Ending: Sally was so excited to be back with her friends.

Beginning: It was summer vacation and Sally was starting to get bored. Middle 1: Sally's friends were in town for the summer. Middle 2: Sally's friends were out of town for the summer. Ending: Sally was so excited to be back with her friends.

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: Jen wants a new cell phone. Middle 1: Jen got in a traffic jam on her way to the phone store. Middle 2: Jen got in a car crash on her way to the phone store. Ending: After the experience Jen realizes she has taken her life for granted.

Beginning: Beth was driving to work on the highway. Middle 1: Beth witnessed an accident where someone was rejected from a car. Middle 2: She witnessed an accident where someone was ejected from a car. Ending: In the rear view mirror Beth saw the body roll over, and over.

Beginning: Jenna was about to merge lanes. Middle 1: Jenna merged and crashed into another car merging. Middle 2: Jenna merged and swerved close to another car merging. Ending: Although no one got hurt, both cars suffered major damage.

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: Becky has a cousin named Ashley. Middle 1: Becky learned Ashley is having a baby. Middle 2: Becky was tired and slept. Ending: Becky is proud of Ashley.

Beginning: Allie was pregnant with her first child. Middle 1: Allie was excited to meet her baby. Middle 2: Allie was so sad and didn't want to meet her baby. Ending: When the baby was born it was beautiful.

Beginning: My daughter's good friend is pregnant. Middle 1: My daughter asked her whether she was having a boy or a girl. She said a boy. Middle 2: My daughter asked her whether she was having a boy or a girl. Ending: They finally found out they are having a girl.

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: Bert went for a walk after work tonight. Middle 1: Bert was told either walk or win money. Middle 2: Bert was told either walk or die soon. Ending: That's why Bert takes a walk every night after work.

Beginning: Mark loved to gamble and play cards. Middle 1: Mark loved gambling and won a lot of money. Middle 2: Mark became addicted to gambling and lost a lot of money. Ending: Nowadays, Mark warns people about the dangers of gambling.

Beginning: Bob was a tired builder and wanted to retire. Middle 1: He bought a lottery ticket. Middle 2: He bought a lottery ticket but lost it. Ending: Bob won the big lottery and was able to retired!

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: Mike went to the deli for a sandwich. Middle 1: There was a robbery while he was checking out. Middle 2: There was a celebration while he was leaving. Ending: He was thankful that he forgot his wallet.

Beginning: Don was at a restaurant when he discovered he did not bring his wallet Middle 1: Don had already eaten half of the meal before he realized his wallet was missing. Middle 2: Don had already eaten half of the meal before he realized his wallet was on the table. Ending: He had to work for hours to pay for his meal before he could go home.

Beginning: Simon approaches the cashier to order his lunch. Middle 1: He then snubs the cashier and steals his food. Middle 2: He then pays the cashier and receives his food. Ending: Simon finds a nice booth and eats his lunch.

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: For his party, Jim was baking brownies for his guests. Middle 1: He sadly burned the brownies. Middle 2: He cooked the brownies. Ending: Jim ate five in a row to prove that they were still good to eat.

Beginning: Grandma baked some cookies for her grand kids. Middle 1: The grand kids ate them before they cooled. Middle 2: The grand kids ate them as they were hot. Ending: Grandma caught them and laughed.

Beginning: The mother and son were baking brownies together. Middle 1: The son ate too few of them. Middle 2: The son ate too many of them. Ending: The son later said he had a stomach ache.

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: Ashley had been saving money all summer. Middle 1: Ashley found a car she wanted to purchase. Middle 2: Ashley found a pair of shoes she wanted to purchase. Ending: It was a bit out of her budget but her dad offered to help her pay.

Beginning: Amanda was in the market for a car. Middle 1: Amanda went to the dealership to look at cars. Middle 2: Amanda could not afford a car. Ending: Amanda was happy with her decision to buy a new car.

Beginning: When I turned 16, I wanted a car more than anything. Middle 1: I decided to spend all my money. Middle 2: I decided to start saving money. Ending: Eventually, I saved up enough money and bought a used Mustang.

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: Jordan was looking for a new apartment. Middle 1: Jordan was surprised the apartment was fully furnished. Middle 2: Jordan was surprised the lot was empty. Ending: Jordan signed the lease for the new apartment.

Beginning: Joel was moving to the city. Middle 1: He was waiting on the final paperwork from the landlord. Middle 2: Joel was waiting for the final paperwork from his employer. Ending: After calling the landlord, Joel moved in.

Beginning: Larry moved into a new apartment. Middle 1: Larry ended up staying in the apartment forever. Middle 2: Larry ended up hating the apartment. Ending: He moved out as soon as his lease was up.

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: Harold was a mailman doing his job. Middle 1: Harold came across a damaged package filled with trash. Middle 2: Harold came across a damaged package filled with important things. Ending: Harold decided to throw the package away.

Beginning: Someone in my neighborhood ran over my mailbox. Middle 1: The mail then went everywhere. Middle 2: The mail then got destroyed. Ending: It took a long time to read them all.

Beginning: Harold was a mailman doing his job. Middle 1: Harold did not look into why the address could not be found. Middle 2: Harold looked into why the address could not be found. Ending: Harold found the address was correct but the city was not.

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: Josiah ran after the opposing player with the ball. Middle 1: Josiah stole the ball and made a goal. Middle 2: Josiah stole the ball and missed the goal. Ending: The team hugged each other in celebration.

Beginning: Brad stole the ball from the opponent. Middle 1: Brad took the ball the other way for a score. Middle 2: Brad took the ball the other way for an error. Ending: That score put his team in the lead.

Beginning: Our team had a football game today. Middle 1: We won the game by 1 goal. Middle 2: Our team won game by 4 goals. Ending: Our team felt gratified.

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: Ben was babysitting. Middle 1: Ben decided to make sexual advances on the child. Middle 2: Ben did not make sexual advances on the child. Ending: He was accused of pedophilia and sent to prison.

Beginning: Tommy told Hannah that he had a friend that liked her. Middle 1: Tommy's friend was an convicted sex offender. Middle 2: Tommy's friend was very nice and Hannah liked him. Ending: Hannah decided to run away.

Beginning: Sarah was a detective. Middle 1: sarah got beat by the suspect. Middle 2: Sarah beat the suspect until he begged for mercy. Ending: He confessed to the crime and is awaiting trial.

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: Blake always wanted to play guitar. Middle 1: Blake bought a beautiful car. Middle 2: Blake bought a beautiful guitar. Ending: Now he plays every day.

Beginning: Blake always wanted to play guitar. Middle 1: Blake was unable to afford to buy a guitar. Middle 2: Blake bought a beautiful guitar. Ending: Now he plays every day.

Beginning: Byron wanted to become a musician. Middle 1: Byron practiced and played for everyone he could see. Middle 2: Byron never had time to practice music. Ending: Finally, Byron was a musician!

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: Joe had quit his job to travel the world. Middle 1: Joe had a whirlwind romance and saved up some money and then secured a job. Middle 2: Joe had a whirlwind romance and ran out of money before he could secure a job. Ending: Alas, things didn't work out and he had to return to America.

Beginning: Brian always wanted to serve his country. Middle 1: Brian joined the workforce and was deployed to active duty. Middle 2: Brian joined the army and was deployed to active duty. Ending: He never made it back.

Beginning: Quentin has always wanted to go on a vacation in another country. Middle 1: Quentin decided to vacation in Bermuda. Middle 2: Quentin has no vacation time left. Ending: He has truly had the trip of a lifetime.

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: Cal had newly joined a distinguished preparatory school. Middle 1: Cal got high five times. Middle 2: Cal got a high five. Ending: The boys told him it was their way of welcoming kids to the school.

Beginning: Joe was the new kid at school. Middle 1: Joe did not made new friends quickly. Middle 2: Joe made new friends quickly. Ending: Joe decided he liked his new school.

Beginning: I worked at an elementary school in Hawaii. Middle 1: I rewarded the students for excellent grades. Middle 2: My kids reward me for excellent grades. Ending: The kids were all excited and proud of the fruits of their labor!

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: Two children were eyeing a toy they wanted. Middle 1: Both children got over the toy. Middle 2: Both children bickered over the toy. Ending: The teacher told them to share and so they did.

Beginning: The kids just finished dinner and were ready for a movie. Middle 1: The oldest child wanted to watch a cartoon. Middle 2: The young kids wanted to watch a cartoon. Ending: The oldest child wouldn't watch it and was very mad.

Beginning: The kids pulled the chairs up to the table. Middle 1: The kids were doing a puzzle. Middle 2: The kids were playing Monopoly. Ending: They felt a sense of accomplishment finishing sixty pieces of sky.

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: Cassidy was playing laser tag with some friends. Middle 1: Cassidy's mom jammed up on her. Middle 2: Cassidy's gun jammed up on her. Ending: She didn't even get a chance to play before time ran out.

Beginning: Maggie and her friend were having a sleepover. Middle 1: They ended up having to stay for an emergency. Middle 2: They ended up having to leave for an emergency. Ending: They didn't even get to do the other things they had planned.

Beginning: My sister loved to play games. Middle 1: My sister landed weird during the game. Middle 2: My sister ran well during the game. Ending: After a xray it was confirmed that she broke it.

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: May was driving home with her granddaughter Lucy. Middle 1: Lucy barely wanted to go to the movies. Middle 2: Lucy wanted to go to the movies. Ending: May knew it was serious when Lucy declined.

Beginning: My daughter cannot make up her mind. Middle 1: I've already been to the mechanic and don't feel like going out again. Middle 2: I've already been to the store and don't feel like going out again. Ending: Now she has to ask to get her movies.

Beginning: Sara had never driven before but really wanted her license. Middle 1: Sara decided to borrow her mom's car when she wasn't home. Middle 2: Sara was hesitant to borrow her mom's car when she wasn't home. Ending: As a result she never wanted to drive again.

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: Pam had a very messy closet. Middle 1: Pam organized her non-recess. Middle 2: Pam organized her closet. Ending: She felt very good about what she had done.

Beginning: Janice noticed that her apartment was getting pretty messy. Middle 1: Janice hated to clean. Middle 2: Janice decided to clean. Ending: Looking around her clean apartment, she felt very proud.

Beginning: Horace realizes that his closet has become cluttered with stuff. Middle 1: Horace decided to clean his closet. Middle 2: Horace decided to mess up his closet. Ending: Horace is happy that he cleaned out his closet.

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: Ned saw a stray dog. Middle 1: Ned touched the dog's neck and got a dollar. Middle 2: Ned touched the dog's neck and got bitten. Ending: Ned wished he had not tried to pet the stray dog.

Beginning: The Deet's decided to buy a dog. Middle 1: The Deet's dog bit someone they hated. Middle 2: The Deet's dog bit someone. Ending: They gave him to the pound.

Beginning: Joe has a dog named Sophie. Middle 1: Joe'e friend bob tried to pet Sophie. Middle 2: Joe's friend Bob pet Sophie successfully. Ending: Bob was very upset that Joe's dog bit him.

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: Yesterday I went on my first coaster. Middle 1: I was not interested in trying anything new. Middle 2: I wanted to try and do something new. Ending: I was terrified.

Beginning: Shane had an intense fear of rollercoasters. Middle 1: Shane's friends convinced him to try a ferris wheel with them. Middle 2: Shane's friends convinced him to try a roller coaster with them. Ending: Since that day, Shane has loved riding roller coasters!

Beginning: I was going to ride my first rollercoaster. Middle 1: I loved my first roller coaster ride. Middle 2: I was terrified of the rollercoaster. Ending: I will definitely ride more rollercoasters in the future.

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: Bobby and Susie were best friends in first grade. Middle 1: Susie got a new trampoline and invited Bobby over to play. Middle 2: Susie got a new trampoline and never invited Bobby over to play. Ending: Bobby and Susie then had a great time playing at her house!

Beginning: Julie had a pretty pink ball that she loved to bounce outside. Middle 1: Julie accidentally throw the ball on the roof. Middle 2: Julie had a pogo stick she loved to bounce on. Ending: Next time she got a ball she was more careful with it.

Beginning: Jordyn and Jackie are best friends. Middle 1: Jordyn and Jackie have both have no kids. Middle 2: Jordyn and Jackie both have kids. Ending: Their children are now best friends.

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: Iris and Lisa were getting into a fight. Middle 1: Iris threw Lisa's bag on the ground. Middle 2: Iris threw Lisa's bag on the ground, but apologized. Ending: She then had to pick it up.

Beginning: Larissa had always been mean and bossy. Middle 1: Larissa started a fight yesterday. Middle 2: Larissa started a charity yesterday/. Ending: Larissa is now in jail for assault and battery.

Beginning: Iris and Lisa were getting into a fight. Middle 1: Lisa threw Iris' glasses on the ground, but picked it up. Middle 2: Lisa threw Iris' glasses on the ground. Ending: She then had to pick it up.

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: Marilyn had had a headache all day. Middle 1: Marilyn had a really stressful job. Middle 2: Marilyn had a really fun job. Ending: Her headache remained until she stepped into her home after her shift.

Beginning: Ashley has felt sick all day today. Middle 1: Ashley was miserable at work. Middle 2: Ashley felt amazing at work. Ending: Ashley went home and went to bed to get better.

Beginning: Sam started to get headaches. Middle 1: Sam went to the store for food. Middle 2: Sam went to the doctor for tests. Ending: Sam was diagnosed with migraines.

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: Everyone in the house went to sleep. Middle 1: The toaster was unplugged. Middle 2: The toaster caught on fire. Ending: There were several sparks on the ground.

Beginning: Today I made a bag of popcorn. Middle 1: I fell asleep and almost burned it. Middle 2: I fell asleep and burned it. Ending: Now my whole house smells like burnt popcorn.

Beginning: Stan was cooking home alone one night. Middle 1: his stove burst into flames. Middle 2: his stove cooked with gas flames. Ending: He lost everything he ever owned except for his car.

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: Kassie had three adorable guinea pigs. Middle 1: She took their blankets to the laundromat to wash them. Middle 2: She took their blankets to her washing machine to wash them. Ending: She felt bad when they closed for a day due to fur in the dryer vents.

Beginning: Erin's cat was about to have kittens. Middle 1: Erin checked on the cat today. Middle 2: Erin checked on the dog today. Ending: She found her with 5 very tiny kittens snuggled up to her.

Beginning: Fido could tell his human was not happy when she opened the door. Middle 1: His human took Fido to the shed. Middle 2: His human took Fido to the tub. Ending: After a lot of scrubbing, the skunk smell was gone.

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: Easton had a very important test coming up. Middle 1: He went to bed early the night before the test. Middle 2: He played video game the night before the test. Ending: He missed his test.

Beginning: Adam's teacher told the class there would be an exam the next day. Middle 1: Adam played video games all night. Middle 2: Adam studied hard for the exam. Ending: He passed the exam and was very happy.

Beginning: Drew was studying all morning, therefore he forgot to eat anything. Middle 1: Drew fell asleep during his test. Middle 2: Drew's teacher fell asleep during his test. Ending: Then the teacher woke him up, he asked him for his test.

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: Joe like to go to the zoo. Middle 1: The elephants hoped Joe would be happy to see them. Middle 2: joe hoped the elepants would be happy to see him. Ending: The elephant exhibit was closed that day and ruined Joe's time there.

Beginning: Anthony went to the zoo today. Middle 1: Anthony went to boring parts of the zoo that he had visited before. Middle 2: Anthony went to parts of the zoo that he had never visited before. Ending: Anthony thought this was the best day at the zoo yet!

Beginning: Chad's kids wanted to go to the zoo. Middle 1: Chad took the kids to the zoo. Middle 2: The Zoo was closed for the day because a lion got lose. Ending: The kids had a great time at the zoo!

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: Sue set up a small little area for a balcony party. Middle 1: The task got overwhelming. Middle 2: The party got overwhelming. Ending: The party ended, and her friends went home.

Beginning: Susan decides to make fondant for a party she is planning. Middle 1: Susan asked her friends to throw out her preparation. Middle 2: Susan asked her friends to taste her preparation. Ending: Susan is proud of the fondu she made.

Beginning: Sarah notices that her porch has become crowded and messy. Middle 1: She cleaned everything up. Middle 2: The porch cleaned everything up. Ending: She is proud that she cleaned her porch.

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: Carrie wanted to start a landscaping business. Middle 1: Carrie didn't do what was necessary to get the business going. Middle 2: So Carrie did what was necessary to get the busness going. Ending: On her first job she mowed the lawn and trimmed the trees.

Beginning: Gina's friend Tami had a folder she didn't want anyone else to have. Middle 1: Gina decided to mow lawns to earn money to buy the folder but had no lawnmower. Middle 2: Gina decided to mow lawns to earn money to buy the folder. Ending: Gina mowed the whole yard and had no help from anyone.

Beginning: Carrie wanted to start a landscaping business. Middle 1: Carrie was excited for her fist assignment. Middle 2: Carrie was excited for her fist snow plow assignment. Ending: On her first job she mowed the lawn and trimmed the trees.

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: My mom begged me to buy food for the family. Middle 1: So we went to a local Chinese store. Middle 2: so i bought them a phone. Ending: She brought Chinese food.

Beginning: I went to the store to buy a phone. Middle 1: I asked for the best model my money could buy. Middle 2: I asked for the oldest model my money could buy. Ending: They were impressed with my phone.

Beginning: I went to the store to buy a phone. Middle 1: I bought the oldest model of the phone I wanted, and showed it to my friends. Middle 2: I bought the lastest model of the phone I wanted, and showed it to my friends. Ending: They were impressed with my phone.

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: Billy had a favorite teddy bear when he was a kid. Middle 1: As a dad, Billy found his bear in old boxes. Middle 2: As a dad, Billy donated his bear to charity. Ending: He took it home to give to his daughter.

Beginning: Ryan was at a park. Middle 1: A little girl was playing with a shiny red balloon. She dropped the string and it disappeared. Middle 2: Ryan was playing with a shiny red balloon. Ending: Ryan then found the girl and gave her the balloon she lost.

Beginning: Jeff was cleaning out the garage. Middle 1: Jeff found someone else's old toy in the garage. Middle 2: Jeff found an old toy in the garage. Ending: The toy brought back a lot of memories and emotion.

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: Basil went camping in bear infested woods. Middle 1: He did not see any bear while he was in the woods. Middle 2: A bear attacked Basil in the woods. Ending: He suffered injuries.

Beginning: A hunter was in his hunter's stand in the woods. Middle 1: The hunter missed seeing a bear right under his stand. Middle 2: The hunter saw a bear right under his stand. Ending: The hunter decided to stay still until the bear left.

Beginning: I was camping with my friends. Middle 1: One night we heard a loud noise outside our tent. Middle 2: One day we heard a gentle noise outside our tent. Ending: It was a bear.

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: Tom was chosen to star in a tv sitcom. Middle 1: It was the first audition he landed a part for. Middle 2: It was the first audition where he was the only auditioner. Ending: He was overwhelmed and excited.

Beginning: Mark worked hard on his project for the science fair. Middle 1: Mark waited eagerly for the judges decision. Middle 2: Mark waited eagerly for the non-arbiter's decision. Ending: Mark was thrilled when it was announced he was the first prize winner!

Beginning: Tom was chosen to star in a tv sitcom. Middle 1: It was the 50th audition he landed a part for. Middle 2: It was the first audition he landed a part for. Ending: He was overwhelmed and excited.

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: Tommy heard his dog barking outside. Middle 1: Tommy's dog had been sprayed by a skunk. Middle 2: Tommy's dog had missed being sprayed by a skunk. Ending: No matter what they did, they couldn't get rid of the skunk smell!

Beginning: Fido could tell his human was not happy when she opened the door. Middle 1: Fido got sprayed by a skunk. Middle 2: Fido got collected by a skunk. Ending: After a lot of scrubbing, the skunk smell was gone.

Beginning: Fido could tell his human was not happy when she opened the door. Middle 1: His human took Fido to the shed. Middle 2: His human took Fido to the tub. Ending: After a lot of scrubbing, the skunk smell was gone.

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: Our family was excited to spend Thanksgiving at the cabin. Middle 1: It was a very cozy holiday with delicious food. Middle 2: It was a terrible holiday with awful food. Ending: We had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving at the cabin.

Beginning: Grandma wanted to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Middle 1: The grand-kids decided to help Grandma with the meal. Middle 2: The grandkids decided to tease grandma about the meal. Ending: The meal was ok, but the holiday was the best ever.

Beginning: Our family was excited to spend Thanksgiving at the cabin. Middle 1: We never celebrated with dinner. Middle 2: We had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Ending: We had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving at the cabin.

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: I saw a video tutorial to make a hammer. Middle 1: I decided to make it and make it look better. Middle 2: I decided to make it and it turned out terrible. Ending: I decided to put decorations on it to make it look fancy.

Beginning: I saw a video tutorial to make a hammer. Middle 1: I made my own hammer. Middle 2: I failed at making the hammer. Ending: I decided to put decorations on it to make it look fancy.

Beginning: Today I was learning how to hammer a nail. Middle 1: Hammering a nail wasnt very fun. Middle 2: Hammering a nail wasnt very hard. Ending: I am going to help hammer nails to hang pictures soon.

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: Dave was driving down a long, dark country road. Middle 1: Dave's car ran out of gas. Middle 2: Dave's car didn't run out of gas. Ending: He had to walk five miles before he saw a gas station!

Beginning: Ricky was on a road trip. Middle 1: Rick ran out of gas halfway to his next destination. Middle 2: ricky walked to his next destination. Ending: Ricky had to push his car for 20 minutes to the nearest gas station.

Beginning: Tom was driving his pickup truck on the road. Middle 1: Tom noticed a pick up truck loose on the highway. Middle 2: He noticed a horse loose on the highway. Ending: He got out and started to run towards the horse.

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: When I was a kid, I played on a basketball team. Middle 1: Our team played hard, but still lost. Middle 2: Our team won. Ending: This was because I was up against much better players this time.

Beginning: When I was a kid, I played on a basketball team. Middle 1: I played in high school, but didn't do well. Middle 2: I played in high school, and became the team captain. Ending: This was because I was up against much better players this time.

Beginning: When I was a kid, I played on a basketball team. Middle 1: However, we didn't do so bad. Middle 2: However, we didn't do so well. Ending: This was because I was up against much better players this time.

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: Adam's teacher told the class there would be an exam the next day. Middle 1: Adam played video games all night. Middle 2: Adam studied hard for the exam. Ending: He passed the exam and was very happy.

Beginning: Ray had a math exam. Middle 1: Ray played videogames every day leading up to the exam. Middle 2: Ray studied every day leading up to the exam. Ending: And he aced the test!

Beginning: Joe has a big exam in the morning. Middle 1: Joe spent all night studying. Middle 2: Joe fell asleep all night without learning anything. Ending: Joe made a 100.

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: Amber was really stressed out. Middle 1: Amber's friends came over to help. Middle 2: Amber's friends came over to scream at her. Ending: They made her very relaxed!

Beginning: Amy was friends with Erin and Sara. Middle 1: Amy had Erin and Sara over for a sleepover. Middle 2: Amy had Erin and Sara over for a sleepover, but it was terrible. Ending: Amy knew she made the right choice as they to giggled and whispered.

Beginning: The little girls had a sleepover. Middle 1: They were relaxed at first, but got nervous later. Middle 2: They were nervous at first, but tried to relax. Ending: They loved every minute of it.

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: Gina decided to adopt a dog. Middle 1: Gina went to the shelter to check the dog out. Middle 2: The dog went to the shelter to check Gina out. Ending: After meeting a mixed breed dog, Gina fell in love and adopted him.

Beginning: Sally decided she wanted a puppy. Middle 1: Sally went to the shelter. Middle 2: Sally went to the grocery store. Ending: Sally adopted a puppy of her very own!

Beginning: Jin wanted a dog. Middle 1: Jin went to the school to get one. Middle 2: Jin went to the shelter to get one. Ending: Jin loves her dog very much.

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.