Question: Beginning: Cory decided he needed a new cellphone. Middle 1: Cory spent no time doing research on cellphones. Middle 2: Cory spent a lot of time doing research on cellphones. Ending: Cory was able to make an informed decision on his new cellphone.

Beginning: Arnold bought a new television. Middle 1: Arnold did very little research before buying the TV. Middle 2: Arnold did a lot of research before buying the tv. Ending: Arnold kept and loved his television.

Beginning: Tito wanted a new cell phone. Middle 1: Tito called his phone company and asked if he could get a new phone, and they said yes. Middle 2: Tito called his phone company and asked if could get a new phone and they said no. Ending: Tito was so happy with his upgrade!

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 made mashed potatoes. Middle 1: I didn't have a masher and used my hands. Middle 2: I didn't have a masher and used my spoon. Ending: My hands smelled for hours so I learned to use a tool next time.

Beginning: Mike just finished eating a hamburger. Middle 1: The hamburger was very greasy so Mike washed them. Middle 2: The hamburger was very clean so Mike did not washed them. Ending: 15 minutes later, he still felt that his hands weren't clean.

Beginning: I mixed together several ingredients in order to make a cake. Middle 1: i left the oven. Middle 2: I put it in the oven but forgot about it. Ending: I took it out as quickly as I can, although it was completely burnt.

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 and Zach were going on a date tonight. Middle 1: Molly and Zach abstained from drinking at the bar. Middle 2: Molly and Zach drank a lot at a bar. Ending: When they got home, she threw up and felt a lot better.

Beginning: Molly and Zach were going on a date tonight. Middle 1: Molly and Zach drank a lot at a whole. Middle 2: Molly and Zach drank a lot at a bar. Ending: When they got home, she threw up and felt a lot better.

Beginning: Sandra bought a milkshake at the fast food restaurant. Middle 1: Sandra was throwing up in the restroom. Middle 2: Sandra was throwing down in the restroom. Ending: The milkshake must have made her sick.

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 room was a mess. Middle 1: I decided to clean my car. Middle 2: I decided to clean my room. Ending: My room was sparkling clean.

Beginning: My room was a mess. Middle 1: i spent the entire afternoon playing video games. Middle 2: I spent the entire afternoon cleaning my room. Ending: My room was sparkling clean.

Beginning: My room was a mess. Middle 1: I spent the afternoon cleaning it from top to bottom. Middle 2: I had never spent the afternoon cleaning it from top to bottom. Ending: My room was sparkling clean.

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: Jane went to Ali's school to pick her up. Middle 1: Jane and Ali were having a beer. Middle 2: Jane and Ali were having a fight. Ending: In the car neither Jane nor Ali spoke to each other.

Beginning: Jane went to Ali's school to pick her up. Middle 1: Jane was mad at Ali for being mean. Middle 2: ali was mad at jane for being mean. Ending: In the car neither Jane nor Ali spoke to each other.

Beginning: Jane went to Ali's school to pick her up. Middle 1: Jane and Ali were having a fight. Middle 2: Jane and ali were have a great time together. Ending: In the car neither Jane nor Ali spoke to each other.

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: Kim was in college and her classes started early. Middle 1: Skipping early morning classes resulted in her changing class schedule. Middle 2: Skipping early morning classes resulted in her changing her car oil. Ending: Soon she was sleeping longer and feeling better!

Beginning: Steph usually ate a large breakfast. Middle 1: Eating a large breakfast made Steph feel healthier. Middle 2: Eating a large breakfast made Steph feel sluggish. Ending: Her doctor said she was healthier, too.

Beginning: Kim was in college and her classes started early. Middle 1: She decided she was going to stay up late. Middle 2: She decided to start going to bed earlier. Ending: Soon she was sleeping longer and feeling better!

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 the end of February and it had been snowing hard. Middle 1: The snow meant it was slippery on one side of the road. Middle 2: The snow meant it was impassable on both sides of the road. Ending: It was declared cars were able to park on the odd side of the street.

Beginning: A few years ago, we had had a particularly bad winter. Middle 1: One day, a blizzard blocked the roads. Middle 2: The roads were all clear for driving. Ending: I decided that i shouldn't drive that day.

Beginning: The weather called for several inches of snow. Middle 1: There was no snow however. Middle 2: There was more snow than expected. Ending: The snowstorm was severe and intimidating.

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 friend Angela took her kid to the beach one day. Middle 1: My other friend broke Angela's ball. Middle 2: My other friend broke Angela's nose. Ending: She agreed to pay Angela $5 for the ball.

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.

Beginning: Kelly and her friend Ramona were playing each other in soccer. Middle 1: ramona shot the hockey puck hard and broke kelly's nose. Middle 2: ramona kicked the soccer ball hard and broke kelly's nose. Ending: Ramona was not welcome to play for awhile.

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 always wanted to save up and buy a computer. Middle 1: Sam was so happy when his new computer arrived. Middle 2: His computer was delivered but stolen by someone. Ending: Sam was devastated when he came home to an empty box.

Beginning: Carl wanted a computer badly. Middle 1: Carl was disappointed when he didn't receive a computer for Christmas. Middle 2: Carl was so happy to receive one for Christmas. Ending: Carl spilled water on his computer and broke it, making him sad.

Beginning: Sam always wanted to save up and buy a computer. Middle 1: His computer was delivered but stolen by someone. Middle 2: His shoes were delivered but stolen by someone. Ending: Sam was devastated when he came home to an empty box.

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 friend Tami were walking around the playground. Middle 1: Gina and Tami were chatting it up. Middle 2: Gina and Tami were enjoying the view of the lake. Ending: They just walked comfortably in silence for a while.

Beginning: As Gina walked around the playground alone Tami came and joined her. Middle 1: Gina had beat up Tami before. Middle 2: Gina had never particularly liked Tami. Ending: But Gina was happy to have the company.

Beginning: After I got out of the bus, I walked to the front of the school. Middle 1: I saw my friends and started talking to them. Middle 2: I saw my friends but didn't talk to them. Ending: I was relaxed and happy.

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 boy fell in love with jazz music. Middle 1: A boy studied music and learned to play jazz. Middle 2: A boy studied art and learned to draw. Ending: When he was an adult, he had his own jazz band.

Beginning: Bill always liked music. Middle 1: Bill learned to play an instrument. Middle 2: Bill learned to play an instrument but gave it up. Ending: Today, Bill has his own band.

Beginning: Byron wanted to become a musician. Middle 1: Byron practiced law for years. Middle 2: Byron practiced for years. 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: There was a very powerful women. Middle 1: She had a pair of legs. Middle 2: She had a famous name. Ending: The name was Ariel, after the mermaid.

Beginning: Ariel twirled around in her smart looking dance outfit. Middle 1: Arial put on a good routine in front of people. Middle 2: Ariel performed a routine for an audience. Ending: Ariel smashed her head on the stage and died.

Beginning: There was a very powerful women. Middle 1: She was respected by her peers and her workers. Middle 2: She was disliked by her peers and her workers. Ending: The name was Ariel, after the mermaid.

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 got pulled over on my way home from work. Middle 1: The cop told me my tail light was working. Middle 2: The cop told me my tail light was out. Ending: He simply told me to make sure I got it fixed soon.

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: I was driving to my friends house one day. Middle 1: I got pulled over for speeding. Middle 2: I have never been pulled over for speeding. Ending: They gave me a warning and then let me go.

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: 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.

Beginning: Jenna was about to merge lanes. Middle 1: Jenna crashed into a car that was moving into her lane. Middle 2: Brian crashed into a cart in the grocery store. Ending: Although no one got hurt, both cars suffered major damage.

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.

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 wants to become a nurse. Middle 1: As a child, Emily loved the sight of blood. Middle 2: As a child, Emily hated the sight of blood. Ending: Now Emily doesn't mind blood and is in nursing school!

Beginning: Emily wants to become a nurse. Middle 1: A nurse had to get used to seeing Emily and volunteered at a hospital. Middle 2: Emily had to get used to seeing blood and volunteered at a hospital. Ending: Now Emily doesn't mind blood and is in nursing school!

Beginning: Emily wants to become a nurse. Middle 1: Emily doesn't like to see blood. Middle 2: Emily loves to see blood. Ending: Now Emily doesn't mind blood and is in nursing school!

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: Lisa got a freshly baked bread to try. Middle 1: Lisa became sick after eating the bread. Middle 2: Lisa felt full after eating the bread. Ending: She found out she had a gluten intolerance.

Beginning: Rory was allergic to gluten and strawberries. Middle 1: His mother made him a gluten free sandwich for lunch. Middle 2: His mother made him a gluten filled strawberry sandwich for lunch. Ending: Rory at the sandwich.

Beginning: Kelly was eating sourdough bread. Middle 1: The bread was easy to eat. Middle 2: The bread was sticking badly to her teeth. Ending: She pushed the tooth and off it came.

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 had a lot of free time. Middle 1: As a hard working adult, I have more free time. Middle 2: As a hard working adult, I have less free time. Ending: However I plan to start reading more.

Beginning: We decided to commit to reading more. Middle 1: We never got hooked on a new series to read. Middle 2: We got hooked on a new series. Ending: We are now excited to read more of these books.

Beginning: I was reading an exciting book today. Middle 1: I read all day. Middle 2: I never read. Ending: I continued reading and was glad for books.

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: Kallie loves to go swimming in the Ocean. Middle 1: Kallie floated on the waves. Middle 2: Kallie swam very far from shore. Ending: She was very relieved and stress free afterwards.

Beginning: Lucy and Gina were at the pool. Middle 1: Lisa got very tired trying to swim to the other side of the pool. Middle 2: Lisa got very tired trying to swim to the other side of the ocean. Ending: She nearly drowned, but she decided to continue swimming.

Beginning: Lucinda loved to go swimming. Middle 1: Lucinda did not know how to swim. Middle 2: Lucinda went swimming in the ocean. Ending: Lucinda decided to stick to swimming in her pool the rest of the year.

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 a typical meeting I was sitting in a wooden chair. Middle 1: When I sat down, the chair collapsed from under me. Middle 2: My chair collapsed and I broke my arm. Ending: Everyone saw this and laughed.

Beginning: I took gymnastics as a child. Middle 1: Once, I fell off the balance beam and everyone laughed. Middle 2: Once I fell off the balance beam and broke both legs. Ending: I got up and got right back on the balance beam.

Beginning: The chair I was sitting in had a broken leg. Middle 1: It also had a tiny blanket. Middle 2: It also had a blanket. Ending: I stood up as I folded.

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: Carl's sprinkler was broken. Middle 1: Carl went to the store and bought a new sprinkler. Middle 2: It did not rotate. Ending: To Carl, the sprinkler was perfect.

Beginning: There was a guy named Carl. Middle 1: Carl went to the store with money. Middle 2: Carl went to the store with no money. Ending: He walked out with a brand new phone.

Beginning: There was a guy named Carl. Middle 1: Carl went to buy a new car. Middle 2: Carl went to buy a new phone. Ending: He walked out with a brand new 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: I went to a party. Middle 1: I drove home after drinking. Middle 2: I walk home after drinking. Ending: I was pulled over and spent a night in jail.

Beginning: I came to the party with my family. Middle 1: I got really drunk. Middle 2: I got really friendly drunk. Ending: My friend had to take me home from the party.

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.

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: Casey wanted a puppy. Middle 1: Casey went to the pet store to look for one. Middle 2: Casey went to pet cemetery to look for one. Ending: Casey got the puppy and was super happy!

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: Lara really wanted a new puppy. Middle 1: So her granddaughter took her to the pet store. Lara saw a Dachshund puppy that she wanted, so her granddaughter bought it for her. Middle 2: So her dad took her to the pet store. Lara saw a Dachshund puppy that she wanted, so her dad bought it for her. Ending: When Lara got her puppy, it was the happiest moment.

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: Todd took his dog to the beach. Middle 1: The dog got wet causing sand to stick all over him. Middle 2: They decided to walk home. Ending: On the drive home, the dog got sand all over the car.

Beginning: Brad went to the beach. Middle 1: It was a bright sunny day at the beach. Middle 2: Brad went to hell. Ending: Brad then went home after a nice day.

Beginning: Chad takes his dog Max many places. Middle 1: Max stayed out of the creek. Middle 2: Max jumped into the creek. Ending: They drove home on a wet truck seat.

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 took our ten year old niece to NYC in 1983. Middle 1: We took her all over the city. Middle 2: We kept her only in the hotel room. Ending: Our niece enjoyed herself immensely.

Beginning: We went to Niagra Falls for our honeymoon in 1981. Middle 1: We took a cab to the train station. Middle 2: We took a train to the cab station. Ending: We took the train back home to Boston.

Beginning: We took our ten year old niece to NYC in 1983. Middle 1: We saw a lot of new sights, all new to our anti-brother-in-law. Middle 2: we saw a lot of new sights, all new to our niece. Ending: Our niece enjoyed herself immensely.

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 had an early meeting with clients. Middle 1: Jan spilled coffee on the table. Middle 2: Jan spilled coffee on her blouse. Ending: Fortunately no one else noticed.

Beginning: Amy heated up some tea in the microwave at work. Middle 1: Amy spilled tea on her saucer. Middle 2: Amy spilled tea on herself. Ending: The tea was hot, but Amy was not injured.

Beginning: Linda had a very early meeting with clients. Middle 1: Linda realized she wore her blouse inside out. Middle 2: Linda realized she did very well. Ending: She just hoped that her clients didn't notice.

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: Neil had just landed in London. Middle 1: neil decided to visit the london museum. Middle 2: neil decided to visit the Paris museum. Ending: Neil really enjoyed his trip to London!

Beginning: Neil wanted to see a historical spot on his trip to London. Middle 1: Neil got to see where the first queen lived. Middle 2: Neil never got to see where the first queen lived. Ending: He was fascinated.

Beginning: Neil took a flight into Bangkok. Middle 1: After Neil arrived in Bangkok, he got bored while exploring the city. Middle 2: After Neil arrived in Bangkok, he had a great time exploring the city. Ending: Neil stayed some extra days in Bangkok because of all the fun.

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: Bob enjoyed drinking wine. Middle 1: Bob put the wine glasses in the refrigerator. Middle 2: Bob put dirty wine glasses in the refrigerator. Ending: The wine tasted so much better!

Beginning: Bob smelled something foul. Middle 1: He located the smell to the kitchen. Middle 2: Someone had crspped in the carrier. Ending: He took out the garbage and the house smelled normal again.

Beginning: Francis noticed that his house was getting dirty. Middle 1: He decided he didn't care and didn't clean the house. Middle 2: so he took some time and cleaned the house. Ending: When the house was clean, Francis felt terrific.

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: Christina began working at a theatre when she was a teen. Middle 1: Christina never had a job. Middle 2: Christina always had a job. Ending: She felt it was the first step to improving herself.

Beginning: Christina was a poor college student. Middle 1: Christina found out about a well-paying job nearby. Middle 2: Christina never found out about a well-paying job nearby. Ending: She took the job and enjoyed the paychecks immensely.

Beginning: Megan saw a poster for an upcoming play. Middle 1: Megan had played the lead in the same play back home and was hesitant to audition. Middle 2: Megan had played the lead in the same play back home and decided to audition. Ending: The director gave her the part right on the spot.

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: Steven sat on his couch playing games on his iPad. Middle 1: Steven's mom yelled at him for playing games on his iPad. Middle 2: Steven's mom watched him play games on his iPad. Ending: Her son looked so relaxed and completely happy.

Beginning: After work, Marie plopped on a chair to watch her shows. Middle 1: Marie thought her kids loved it. Middle 2: marie thought her kids were bored. Ending: Marie looked at her own kids and turned off the TV.

Beginning: Ben was on a vacation with his family. Middle 1: Ben was frightened so his mother began to play a song for him. Middle 2: Ben was content so his mother began to play a song for him. Ending: The soothing music calmed Been down so he wasn't afraid.

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: Rana could not think of what to make her family for dinner. Middle 1: She found a recipe online that looked good. Middle 2: She lost a recipe online that looked good. Ending: Her whole family loved their dinner!

Beginning: Rana could not think of what to make her family for dinner. Middle 1: She found a recipe online that looked good. Middle 2: She found a recipe online that looked gross.". Ending: Her whole family loved their dinner!

Beginning: Lisa cooked dinner for her family. Middle 1: Lisa's cooking went wonderfully. Middle 2: Lisa's cooking didn't go well. Ending: Luckily, Pizza is the family's favorite 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: Peg was on a strict diet. Middle 1: Peg had very little willpower and cheated on her diet. Middle 2: 4 months later Peg stepped onto her bathroom scale. Ending: In joy, she saw she had lost nineteen pounds!

Beginning: Jan was a compulsive overeater. Middle 1: Jan decided to go for fast food. Middle 2: Jan decided to go on a diet. Ending: Sun Jan had lost ten pounds and was so happy!

Beginning: Anna was on a strict diet and exercise regime. Middle 1: Anna was very diligent in sticking to her diet and exercise regime. Middle 2: Anna never stuck to her diet and exercise regime. Ending: Anna was thrilled to see that she had lost 5 inches from her waist!

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: Nina was walking through the park. Middle 1: Nina found a necklace and thought about giving it away. Middle 2: Nina didn't find anything. Ending: Instead, she decided to keep it for herself.

Beginning: I was walking through the park one day. Middle 1: There was no one around. Middle 2: I didn't bring anything with me. Ending: I decided to listen to my ipod.

Beginning: My 19 year old niece broke up with her first boyfriend last month. Middle 1: She kept the necklace he gave her. Middle 2: She gave me the necklace he got her. Ending: I will keep posting it until it sells.

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 wasn't paying any attention as he walked past the windowsill. Middle 1: John looked like he was sore on his ass. Middle 2: Ben accidentally knocked over a cactus. Ending: Ben's hand was sore and he had to pull out all of the needles.

Beginning: Jeff was playing outside one sunny day. Middle 1: Jeff got stung by a dog. Middle 2: Jeff got stung by a bee. Ending: Jeff swore never to reach into the hedges again.

Beginning: John woke up and felt terrible. Middle 1: John didn't get his flu shot before school started. Middle 2: John shook it off and went through his day. Ending: John thought to himself that he should have gotten the flu shot.

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: Sally wanted a puppy for years. Middle 1: The puppy was going to get sally's parents. Middle 2: Sally's parents were going to get a puppy. Ending: Sally went with her parents and got the puppy.

Beginning: Tammy wanted a new puppy. Middle 1: She asked her mother for one and she said no. Middle 2: She asked her mother for one and she said yes. Ending: Her mother got her the puppy.

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!

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 bird flew in the sky and landed on a tree by my house. Middle 1: I didn't know what it was but my neighbor did. Middle 2: I didn't know what it was and my neighbor missed it. Ending: She told me that it was most likely as goldfinch.

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.

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: Peggy loves parakeets and she already has three little birds. Middle 1: Peggy was hesitant to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Middle 2: Peggy decided to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Ending: She took the new bird home and he fit right in with her flock.

Beginning: Mary and Lou decided to buy a parakeet. Middle 1: Mary and Lou went to their backyard and got a parakeet. Middle 2: Mary and Lou went to the pet store and got a parakeet. Ending: They drove back home.

Beginning: Sam was feeling lonely. Middle 1: Sam bought a pet parrot from the pet store. Middle 2: Sam bought a pet dog from the pet store. Ending: Sam was no longer lonely with his new pet parrot.

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 brakes on my car started pulsating. Middle 1: I took my car to the shop. Middle 2: I took my car to the bakery. Ending: I replaced both bolts and repaired the brakes.

Beginning: My car recently broke down. Middle 1: I decided I needed a different car. Middle 2: It was a quick and easy fix. Ending: I went car shopping today.

Beginning: Amy's car was running roughly. Middle 1: Amy took her car to a mechanic who made it worse. Middle 2: Amy took her car to a mechanic who fixed it. Ending: Her car started running smoothly once 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: Andy hosted a checker party at his house with dress requirements. Middle 1: When Kyle got to the party, everyone was staring. Middle 2: When Kyle got to the party, everyone was dancing. Ending: The vote was unanimous and Kyle had to change.

Beginning: Mandy was invited to a party. Middle 1: Mandy was told the party would be casual dress. Middle 2: Mandy was told the party would be formal dress. Ending: She ended up attending the party with jeans and a t-shirt.

Beginning: Hank was invited to a friend's party. Middle 1: Hank did not go to the party. Middle 2: Hank accepted the invitation to the party. Ending: Hank met a new friend, named Jon, at the party.

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 decided that I would take a trip to New Zealand. Middle 1: My week of vacation from work was approved. Middle 2: My week of vacation from work was refused. Ending: My plan to go to New Zealand had become possible.

Beginning: Pierre wanted to go on vacation. Middle 1: Pierre put in a request to his manager to take off for the vacation. Middle 2: Pierre put in a request to his manager to take off for the vacation and it was granted. Ending: His manager rejected the request.

Beginning: Yesterday, I decided that I would take a trip to New Zealand. Middle 1: My week of vacation from work was turned down. Middle 2: My week of vacation from work was approved. Ending: My plan to go to New Zealand had become possible.

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: Horatio spent most of college becoming a great fencer. Middle 1: Horatio went on a fencing trip. Middle 2: Horatio went on a boat trip. Ending: The fencing trip was the best day of Horatio's life.

Beginning: Horatio spent most of college becoming a great fencer. Middle 1: Horatio's fencing team took a trip to a fencing camp. Middle 2: Horatio's basketball team took a trip to a basketball camp. Ending: The fencing trip was the best day of Horatio's life.

Beginning: Tom's friend invited him on a boat trip one summer day. Middle 1: Tom went skateboarding on the boat trip. Middle 2: Tom went skiing on the boat trip. Ending: Tom was very good at skiing and bragged to his dad when he got home.

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: Linda loved motorcycles. Middle 1: During her last ride, she didn't hit a car head on. Middle 2: During her last ride, she nearly hit a car head on. Ending: Since the accident Linda was afraid of motorcycles.

Beginning: Celeste rode her motorcycle across the woods. Middle 1: Celeste fell and was uninjured. Middle 2: Celeste fell and was injured. Ending: She eventually got up and called the police.

Beginning: Linda loved motorcycles. Middle 1: Linda had a motorcycle accident. Middle 2: Linda didn't know what to do about it. Ending: Since the accident Linda was afraid of motorcycles.

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: Candi loved to cook. Middle 1: Candi left dinner in the oven too long. Middle 2: Candi left her hand in the oven too long. Ending: The ham was over cooked.

Beginning: Lina was a great cook. Middle 1: Lina made an entire Thanksgiving dinner. Middle 2: Lina burned her prized lasagna recipe. Ending: Lina was praised for her hard work.

Beginning: Lucy placed a pan of food into the oven. Middle 1: Lucy set a timer. Middle 2: She forgot to set a timer until she smelled smoke. Ending: Lucy realized the meal was burned.

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: Irene wanted to be a jockey. Middle 1: Irene did not become a cop. Middle 2: Irene did not become a jockey. Ending: Then she found new work, teaching children to ride instead!

Beginning: Dylan had always dreamed of being a weather lady. Middle 1: Dylan went to college to drop out later. Middle 2: Dylan went to college to study the weather. Ending: Dylan landed a job at her favorite news station.

Beginning: Janice decided to change jobs. Middle 1: She applied for a position she really wanted. Middle 2: She applied for a position she really wanted at a bakery. Ending: Janice loves her new job as a teacher's aide.

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: Rick liked eating chocolate oatmeal. Middle 1: Rick had to buy chocolate from a vending machine whenever he ate breakfast at a hotel. Middle 2: Rick had to buy oatmeal from a hotel whenever he ate breakfast at a vending machine. Ending: The taste was worth the price.

Beginning: Harry was hungry. Middle 1: Harry choose a banana from the snack bowl. Middle 2: Harry choose a banana from the meal bowl. Ending: Then, he ate it.

Beginning: Adam was sitting in the chair when his stomach started to growl. Middle 1: Adam poured some coffee and milk. Middle 2: Adam poured some cereal and milk. Ending: He sat down and enjoyed his cup of cereal.

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: Last night we wanted to order a pizza. Middle 1: The pizza parlor called us. Middle 2: We called the pizza parlor. Ending: We ordered a pizza with separate toppings on each half.

Beginning: Jake wanted to eat pizza for dinner. Middle 1: Jake decided to order spaghetti for deliver. Middle 2: Jake decided to order a pizza for delivery. Ending: Jake got to eat pizza later that night.

Beginning: John wanted to eat dinner. Middle 1: He ordered pizza for delivery. Middle 2: He ordered Thai food for delivery. Ending: John ate a wonderful, hot, delicious pizza for dinner.

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: Rachel had just moved into a new house. Middle 1: Rachel noticed how dusty everything seemed to be. Middle 2: Rachel decided to discard all of her stuff into the trash. Ending: It took hours but she was finally able to clean all of her stuff.

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: 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.

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: Bill was walking up the steps and texting at the same time. Middle 1: Bill tripped but his phone was okay. Middle 2: Bill tripped and his phone broke. Ending: The next day Bill bought a new phone.

Beginning: Bill was walking up the steps and texting at the same time. Middle 1: Bill tripped but caught his phone before it fell. Middle 2: Bill tripped and his phone broke. Ending: The next day Bill bought a new phone.

Beginning: Rick was recording his daughter on the swings. Middle 1: Rick accidentally tripped and broke his phone. Middle 2: Rick accidentally tripped, but saved his phone. Ending: Rick was able to get a new phone through his insurance.

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: Jason was on a date at a restaurant. Middle 1: Jason and his date had waited over an hour. Middle 2: Jason and his date left after an hour. Ending: Right when they were about to complain, they were finally seated.

Beginning: Remi decided to eat at a Chinese restaurant. Middle 1: Remi got very bad service. Middle 2: She was pleased with the food she ordered. Ending: She then yelled at her waitress and left.

Beginning: Jason was on a date at a restaurant. Middle 1: Jason and his date had waited over two minutes. Middle 2: Jason and his date had waited over an hour. Ending: Right when they were about to complain, they were finally seated.

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: Tim was moving into a new home. Middle 1: Tim got a few magazines from a friend. Middle 2: Tim was got furniture from a friend. Ending: Tim saved himself a lot of money and loved his furniture.

Beginning: Tim was moving into a new home. Middle 1: Tim found an old ugly set of furniture at a rummage sale. Middle 2: Tim found a set of furniture at a rummage sale. Ending: Tim saved himself a lot of money and loved his furniture.

Beginning: Harris needed a new dining table. Middle 1: Harris went to a local thrift store and found a nice vintage one. Middle 2: Harris went to a local thrift store and found a nice but overpriced one. Ending: His table was so amazing that his friends wanted to buy 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: Lee was having her first dinner with her newly adopted daughter Ivy. Middle 1: The food and the conversation were both great. Middle 2: Lee and Ivy couldn't find anything to talk about and detested the food. Ending: The toe ended up having a very enjoyable meal together!

Beginning: Rana could not think of what to make her family for dinner. Middle 1: She found a recipe online that looked good. Middle 2: She found a recipe online that looked gross.". Ending: Her whole family loved their dinner!

Beginning: I didn't know what to make for dinner last night. Middle 1: I just had tea even though it's not my favorite. Middle 2: I ordered takeout even though it's not my favorite. Ending: At least I'm full now.

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: Year's have passed since Hector last tried to write a novel. Middle 1: He never tried but couldn't come up with any ideas. Middle 2: He tried but couldn't come up with any ideas. Ending: Hector deeply regrets that he had stopped writing for so long.

Beginning: Hank dreamed of being successful. Middle 1: He dreamt of being in the anti-universe Series. Middle 2: He dreamt of being in the World Series. Ending: But he had no motivation to make his dreams a reality.

Beginning: Year's have passed since Hector last tried to write a novel. Middle 1: He tried but couldn't come up with any ideas. Middle 2: He tried but couldn't stop coming up with new ideas. Ending: Hector deeply regrets that he had stopped writing for so long.

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 decided to get some chocolate ice cream. Middle 1: She phoned in her order. Middle 2: She phoned in her order for delivery. Ending: She then proceeded to pick it up.

Beginning: Mary loves to buy ice cream from the Ice Cream Truck. Middle 1: Mary brought her friends to the ice cream truck. Middle 2: Mary could not reach the truck in time. Ending: The driver of the Ice cream Truck was nice and gave Mary another one.

Beginning: Kelly decided to get some chocolate ice cream. Middle 1: She phoned in her discord. Middle 2: She phoned in her order. Ending: She then proceeded 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: Carrie had just learned how to ride a bike. Middle 1: Carrie biked in the wooded region and crashed onto some rocks. Middle 2: Carrie decided to go swimming. Ending: The bike frame bent and Carrie got a deep gash on her leg.

Beginning: Katie had a cheerleading competition. Middle 1: Katie sprained her knee. Middle 2: Katie shaved her knee. Ending: The paramedics had to come help her.

Beginning: Sam was riding her bike. Middle 1: Sam got off of the bike. Middle 2: Sam fell off of the bike. Ending: Sam broke her wrist.

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 young toddler was climbing up a chair in his living room. Middle 1: The toddler succeeded in trying to climb the chair. Middle 2: The toddler fell off trying to climb the chair. Ending: The mother comforted the child.

Beginning: Lisa was excited that she had a brand new box of crayons. Middle 1: Lisa started looking at pictures right away. Middle 2: Lisa started coloring pictures right away. Ending: Her mother hung one of her masterpieces on the refrigerator.

Beginning: The woman's baby was crying in the grocery store. Middle 1: The baby reached out of the cart and knocked over a display. Middle 2: The mother reached out of the cart and knocked over a display. Ending: The people sympathized with the mother and told her it was okay.

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: Charlie challenged his friends. Middle 1: Charlie lost the challenge. Middle 2: Charlie won the challenge. Ending: Charlie laughed and the boys went to get ice cream.

Beginning: John and Mike went to a park to play catch. Middle 1: John and Mike met Dale and Tom. Middle 2: John and Mike did not meet anyone else. Ending: The four boys decided to all play catch together.

Beginning: Tim had a candy bar. Middle 1: He ended up laughing at his friend. Middle 2: He ended up sharing it with his friend. Ending: They both ended up very happy.

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 loved shopping at consignment stores. Middle 1: Jan noticed a musty smell on clothes she bought. Middle 2: Jan noticed a beautiful smell on the clothes she bought. Ending: The consignment store bought back the clothes for pennies.

Beginning: Jan loved shopping at consignment stores. Middle 1: Jan found out she could sell back to the shop. Middle 2: Jan found out she could sell the shop itself. Ending: The consignment store bought back the clothes for pennies.

Beginning: Jan went to the 99 cents store. Middle 1: She had five dollars. Middle 2: Jan found lots of great products. Ending: SHe left the store with over $30 worth of material.

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 digging in the sand at the beach. Middle 1: Ben was surprised to find a crab. Middle 2: Ben thought he found a gold nugget. Ending: But he was told it was only pyrite, fool's gold!

Beginning: Ben was digging in the sand at the beach. Middle 1: Ben thought he found a turtle. Middle 2: Ben thought he found gold. Ending: But he was told it was only pyrite, fool's gold!

Beginning: Ted bought a metal detector. Middle 1: Ted spent the day searching for valuables. Middle 2: Ted spent the day reading of precious finds. Ending: At the end of the day, he just found an anchor.

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: Kim was on her way to work. Middle 1: Kim wasn't paying attention and missed her exit on the highway. Middle 2: Kim was paying lots of attention around her. Ending: She turned around for the right one.

Beginning: Yesterday Stacey was driving to work. Middle 1: Stacey stopped to get gas in her car. Middle 2: Stacey ran out of gas in her car. Ending: Stacey got back in her car and drove to work.

Beginning: Susan was driving to work. Middle 1: Susan heard a loud non-whistle. Middle 2: Susan heard a loud siren. Ending: That woke her up and she kept better overall attention.

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 wanted to impress her husband with fancy footwork. Middle 1: Ann had practicing in her room for days. Middle 2: Ann had practicing sewing in her room for days. Ending: In fact, the whole wedding party was amazed by her fancy footwork!

Beginning: Anne was learning to play the piano. Middle 1: Anne practiced a performance piece every day. Middle 2: Anne practiced pastries every day. Ending: Anne performed her piano piece beautifully.

Beginning: Anne was learning to play the piano. Middle 1: Anne practiced a performance piece years before. Middle 2: Anne practiced a performance piece every day. Ending: Anne performed her piano piece beautifully.

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 love the game of basketball. Middle 1: I quit my high school basketball team. Middle 2: I play for my high school basketball team but I want to keep playing. Ending: My goal is to one day play college ball as well.

Beginning: Jim tried out for the basketball team and was cut at try outs. Middle 1: Jim practiced even harder. Middle 2: Jim did not want to play anymore. Ending: Jim quit playing basketball.

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.

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 daughter was a girl scout in elementary school. Middle 1: It gave my wife and I some alone time. Middle 2: It gave me time to avoid my wife and have my alone time. Ending: My wife and I had dinner that night.

Beginning: My wife bought frozen pot stickers last night. Middle 1: She cooked them for dinner. Middle 2: I cooked them for dinner. Ending: I thanked her for cooking.

Beginning: Last night my husband and I went out together. Middle 1: my husband and I ate at home in the kitchen. Middle 2: My husband and I ate at a local restaurant. Ending: Then, we headed home after dinner to relax on the couch.

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: Matthew really wanted to have a play-date with Will. Middle 1: Will was sick and could not play. Middle 2: Will was excited and could dance. Ending: Matthew spent the rest of the day moping.

Beginning: Growing up, Matt was never the most confident guy. Middle 1: Matt was bullied in school a lot. Middle 2: Matt has a lot of friend at school. Ending: Matt was miserable at the turn of events.

Beginning: Billy had a toy ball. Middle 1: Billy found his toy ball and played. Middle 2: He lost his toy and couldnt find it. Ending: Billy was very upset.

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 very diligent in completing her homework. Middle 1: Sara encouraged her friends to do the same. Middle 2: Her friends encouraged Sara to do the same. Ending: After a little while, Sara's friends also received good grades!

Beginning: Sophie was an excellent math student. Middle 1: She helped tutor her friends. Middle 2: She wouldn't help her friends. Ending: They passed and got her a gift.

Beginning: Neil was starting high school. Middle 1: She studied very badly. Middle 2: He studied very hard. Ending: Neil and all his friends got great grades in high school!

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 year, Jessica went to summer camp. Middle 1: She got pooped on by a bird. Middle 2: She got pooped on by a counselor. Ending: She didn't want to have anything to do with that camp.

Beginning: My family has always loved camping, me not so much. Middle 1: One time I fell into the fire. Middle 2: One time I enjoyed the fire. Ending: I decided never to go camping again.

Beginning: Patty went to a haunted house with her friends. Middle 1: The bloody bodies hated Patty. Middle 2: Patty hated the bloody bodies. Ending: She never wanted to go to another haunted house again 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: Amy heated up some tea in the microwave at work. Middle 1: Amy spilled tea on her saucer. Middle 2: Amy spilled tea on herself. Ending: The tea was hot, but Amy was not injured.

Beginning: Amy was heating her food in a microwave at work. Middle 1: Amy aided it too long. Middle 2: Amy cooked it too long. Ending: Amy spilled her food on the floor and burned herself on her hand.

Beginning: Ginger was in her bathroom washing her hands. Middle 1: Ginger knocked over a candle. Middle 2: Ginger blew out a candle. Ending: Luckily, the fire wasn't too bad.

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 gathered up all of his beach gear. Middle 1: Dave hated the beach. Middle 2: It all fit in his new truck. Ending: Dave was so relieved!

Beginning: Chris went shopping for a new car. Middle 1: He hated the red car. Middle 2: Chris loved the red car. Ending: Chris bought the red car.

Beginning: Freddy decided to buy a new truck. Middle 1: Freddy had the best truck in town. Middle 2: Freddy had the worst truck in town. Ending: Freddy now cruises around town in his new truck.

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 was a musician. Middle 1: Sam performed at the local theater. Middle 2: Sam missed his performance at the local theater. Ending: His performance went really well.

Beginning: Sam was a musician. Middle 1: He practiced a lot. Middle 2: He swam a lot. Ending: His performance went really well.

Beginning: Sam was a musician. Middle 1: He didn't have time to practice. Middle 2: He practiced a lot. Ending: His performance went really well.

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: Larry has had a sore throat for weeks. Middle 1: Larry bought medicine at the pharmacy. Middle 2: Larry bought medicine at the non-pharmacopoeia. Ending: Larry is happy he has done something about his sore throat.

Beginning: Larry has had a sore throat for weeks. Middle 1: Larry bought medicine at the pharmacy. Middle 2: Larry forgot medicine at the pharmacy. Ending: Larry is happy he has done something about his sore throat.

Beginning: John felt like he was coming down with a cold. Middle 1: John went to work to earn money. Middle 2: John took off work to get better. Ending: John had a nice day off of work.

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 need bookmarks when I read. Middle 1: I went to the dog store to get some. Middle 2: I went to the bookstore to get some. Ending: They are very useful.

Beginning: I decided to add a new fountain pen to my collection. Middle 1: I went to a pet store. Middle 2: I went to a pen store. Ending: I bought the pen.

Beginning: I have a new favorite tea. Middle 1: James decided to buy Black Currant tea. Middle 2: James decided to buy a dog. Ending: I am going to buy more of my favorite tea after work.

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: Kristy has been striking out with men lately. Middle 1: Kristy meets a man, and has a bad date. Middle 2: Kristy meets a man, and finally has a good date. Ending: In a month she found someone that she is now in a relationship with!

Beginning: Gina wanted a boyfriend more than anything. Middle 1: Gina went to an online dating site, and found a lover. Middle 2: Gina went to an online dating site. Ending: Online dating has not been much more successful and she is still alone

Beginning: Ashley wanted to try online dating. Middle 1: Ashley set up a profile, which got a lot of interest from potential suitors. Middle 2: Ashley set up a profile, but got little interest from potential suitors. Ending: Within a month she went on a date with the guy she would marry.

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: Jennifer joined the Softball team this semester. Middle 1: Jennifer practiced extra hard every day. Middle 2: Jennifer slacked off in practice every day. Ending: Jennifer eventually became their top player.

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.

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: A sculptor set out to carve a statue. Middle 1: The statue of cotton fell on the sculptor and hurt him. Middle 2: The statue fell on the sculptor and hurt him. Ending: After that, he took up painting.

Beginning: Gregory took a pottery class at a nearby night school. Middle 1: "Gregory gave love and attention  to the pots. Middle 2: Gregory tripped over onto the pots. Ending: He broke all of the pots he made.

Beginning: A painter felt that it was his life's work to discover a new color. Middle 1: One day the painter discovered the new color. Middle 2: Last week the painter discovered the old color. Ending: He spent the rest of his life trying to find a proper name.

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 digging in the sand at the beach. Middle 1: Ben thought he found a turtle. Middle 2: Ben thought he found gold. Ending: But he was told it was only pyrite, fool's gold!

Beginning: Ben was digging in the sand at the beach. Middle 1: Ben was surprised to find a crab. Middle 2: Ben thought he found a gold nugget. Ending: But he was told it was only pyrite, fool's gold!

Beginning: Cade loves to dig in the dirt. Middle 1: Cade found a worm and ate it. Middle 2: Cade found a rock and ate it. Ending: That wasn't a gummy worm after all!

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 went to the bank yesterday. Middle 1: The bank had free dum dum suckers. Middle 2: The bank had free root beer suckers.". Ending: But only one of them was the flavor I wanted.

Beginning: I went to McDonalds to get my favorite drink. Middle 1: I told the cashier what I wanted. Middle 2: I told the McDonalds cashier what I wanted to drink. Ending: I bought the Coca-Cola I'd been craving at the gas station.

Beginning: I went to the bank yesterday. Middle 1: They had my favorite candy to pick from. Middle 2: They had candy out to pick from. Ending: But only one of them was the flavor I wanted.

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: Lea was worried about her dog. Middle 1: Lea realized it was a girl dog. Middle 2: Lea realized it was a boy dog. Ending: Her boy dog had been a girl dog all along!

Beginning: Ben left his homework on the kitchen table so he wouldn't forget it. Middle 1: The dog actually ate Ben's homework that night. Middle 2: The dog actually ate its food that night. Ending: The teacher was never going to believe him!

Beginning: Once, there was a little girl with a pet rabbit. Middle 1: The anti-cuniculus looked overweight. Middle 2: The rabbit looked overweight. Ending: The vet found out the rabbit wasn't fat, it was 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: I was enjoy a day on the lake in my boat. Middle 1: I decided to join a boat race. Middle 2: it sunk. Ending: Alas, I lost the race!

Beginning: Noah was building a boat with his father one summer. Middle 1: The boat wasn't very solid. Middle 2: The boat was very solid and unsinkable. Ending: The wind capsized the boat and it sunk to the bottom.

Beginning: Bill took his boat out in the lake. Middle 1: Bill patched the hole in the boat. Middle 2: Bill forgot to patch the hole in the boat. Ending: Water flooded the boat and it was sinking.

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: Conrad rented a hot air balloon for the afternoon. Middle 1: it was going to take all day for the balloon to get there. Middle 2: It came very soon. Ending: For the moment he was content just being with the cows.

Beginning: Fred was on the farm milking the cows. Middle 1: He got tired after a few hours. Middle 2: He felt energized after a few seconds. Ending: Fred went back home to his farm to sleep for another day.

Beginning: Tommy has a red balloon. Middle 1: Tommy let go of the bird and it flew away. Middle 2: Tommy let go of his balloon and it floated away. Ending: But he'll get a new balloon tomorrow, so it's not that bad.

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: Jennifer dove from the starting block. Middle 1: She did not like the water going into her nose and ears. Middle 2: She was tickled by the water going into her nose and ears. Ending: Jennifer realized swimming was not her best hobby.

Beginning: Jana was very scared of the water. Middle 1: Jana found out her friend almost drowned in a pool because she didn't know how to swim. Middle 2: Jana found out her friend almost drowned in a pool despite that she knew how to swim. Ending: This made her afraid of not knowing how to swim so she started lessons

Beginning: Etta wanted to learn to swim. Middle 1: Etta took swimming lessons but stopped immediately. Middle 2: Etta took swimming lessons. Ending: Soon she was diving and swimming like an expert!

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: 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!

Beginning: Cheyenne graduated from cosmetology school and got her license. Middle 1: She went to try and rent from one salon, that charged too much. Middle 2: She went to try and rent one from a salon, that charged too little. Ending: She decided to rent from a different salon instead.

Beginning: Judy went to veterinary school. Middle 1: To become a licensed hair stylist. Middle 2: To become a licnesed veterinary. Ending: Eventually Judy owned her own clinic.

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 Baker children went running in the woods. Middle 1: There were bees all over. Middle 2: There were no bees. Ending: Elizabeth was stung hundreds of times.

Beginning: I was on a tour inside the forest with Maddie. Middle 1: Maddie and I saw a bear. Middle 2: Maddie and I saw a tree. Ending: She immediately ran away.

Beginning: In fifth grade I got stung by a bee. Middle 1: It happened in the darkness and I couldn't figure out all day why it was still irritating me a little bit until I got home... Middle 2: It happened in the morning and I couldn't figure out all day why it was still irritating me a little bit until I got home... Ending: The bee was still in my boxers connected to the stinger.

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: Sherry is a secretary at a local law firm. Middle 1: Sherry never worked one minute today and never finished. Middle 2: Sherry worked all day on some legal documents. Ending: When was finished Sherry was exhausted!

Beginning: Larry had a very hectic week at work. Middle 1: Today is Larry's fullest day. Middle 2: Today is Larry's day off. Ending: Larry decided that today would be his lazy day.

Beginning: Emma felt stressed by her job. Middle 1: Emma decided to avoid all confrontation. Middle 2: Emma was hesitant to avoid all confrontation. Ending: But a few hours later, Emma was tired and angry.

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: Sally got set up on a blind date. Middle 1: The movie was not going well. Middle 2: The date was not going well. Ending: Sally texted her friend to call her so she could leave.

Beginning: Lori was nervous for her blind date. Middle 1: Lori did not believe how much she had in common with her date. Middle 2: Lori did not have anything in common with her date. Ending: When he asked her for a second date, Lori declined.

Beginning: Sally got set up on a blind date. Middle 1: Sally did not like the person that showed up. Middle 2: Sally loved the person that showed up. Ending: Sally texted her friend to call her so she could leave.

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: Samuel was dribbling the basketball towards the hoop. Middle 1: He fell and hit his head, getting a bad scrape. Middle 2: Samuel almost fell but caught his balance. Ending: In addition, they diagnosed him with a head concussion.

Beginning: The official made a signal to continue the game. Middle 1: The player was fouled hard. Middle 2: The player wasn't fouled. Ending: He ended up getting a few stitches for his bruise.

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: Steven never liked working in the yard. Middle 1: Steven liked getting hot in the sun while working. Middle 2: Steven hated getting hot in the sun while working. Ending: He woke up early and mowed the lawn before it got hot outside.

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.

Beginning: Pat didn't want to mow the lawn today. Middle 1: pat was too tired but knew the job needed to be done. Middle 2: Pat was too excited but knew the job needed to be done. Ending: Everyone in the neighborhood watched Pat mow his lawn in shame.

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: Karl got a call from the library. Middle 1: Karl had returned a book. Middle 2: Karl had an overdue book. Ending: He apologized and returned it.

Beginning: Karl got a call from the library. Middle 1: He forgot to turn in an application. Middle 2: He forgot to return a library book. Ending: He apologized and returned it.

Beginning: Karl got a call from the library. Middle 1: they told him one of his borrowed books was overdue. Middle 2: They told Karl they were having a book sale. Ending: He apologized and returned 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: Shay went to the marine park. Middle 1: Marine animals love Shay. Middle 2: Shay loves marine animals. Ending: Shay had a great time.

Beginning: Faya went to a party at a lake with her friends. Middle 1: It was nice weather and everyone was there at the zoo. Middle 2: It was nice weather and everyone was there. Ending: Everyone was having a good time.

Beginning: Shay went to the marine park. Middle 1: Shay loved seeing the fish and dolphins do tricks. Middle 2: Shay feared the fish and hated seeing the dolphins do tricks. Ending: Shay had a great 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: Ben had entered a poetry contest and hoped he won. Middle 1: Ben was the next to last chosen by the judge. Middle 2: Ben was chosen first by the judge. Ending: She had been saving the best for last!

Beginning: Ben loved to swim. Middle 1: Ben eventually lost a swimming competition. Middle 2: Ben eventually won a swimming competition. Ending: Ben realized he wasn't the best.

Beginning: Alison had entered her painting into a contest. Middle 1: Alison saw there were many other excellent entries in the music competition. Middle 2: Alison saw there were many other excellent entries. Ending: Unfortunately, she only got third place.

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: Harry read that most people brush their teeth wrong. Middle 1: Harry tried circular strokes instead of up and down. Middle 2: Harry gave up and continued going up and down. Ending: He didn't notice much difference, but felt better for changing.

Beginning: Harry read that most people brush their teeth wrong. Middle 1: Harry started to brush his teeth correctly. Middle 2: Harry started to not brush his teeth. Ending: He didn't notice much difference, but felt better for changing.

Beginning: Chris was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Middle 1: Chris would not eat healthy or exercise. Middle 2: Chris began to eat healthier and do some exercises. Ending: He soon felt much better and changed his life for the better.

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: Penelope had never felt a strong connection to her grandmother. Middle 1: Penelope discovered her grandmother played basketball in college. Middle 2: Penelope discovered her grandmother played no sports in college. Ending: A basketball player herself, Penelope now felt a special connection!

Beginning: Joy doesn't know how to play chess but has always wanted to learn. Middle 1: Her Grandfather decided to teach her. Middle 2: Her grandfather didn't know how to play either. Ending: Joy got to learn a new game and bond with her grandfather.

Beginning: Lorraine was a softball player. Middle 1: Lorraine got a field hockey scholarship. Middle 2: Lorraine got a softball scholarship. Ending: Lorraine was thrilled!

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: Lee was trying to teach his mom how to use a computer. Middle 1: Lee wanted to know how to send money. Middle 2: Lee's mom wanted to know how to send emojis. Ending: He pondered the wisdom in it when she later spammed him with cat gifs.

Beginning: Tim was looking for a birthday card for his mom. Middle 1: Tim's mom got him a funny card. Middle 2: Tim got his mom a funny card. Ending: His mother ended up loving it.

Beginning: Ty's mom wanted to shop online. Middle 1: She asked her son for help. Middle 2: She asked her dad for help. Ending: Ty was glad to help out his mom with her online shopping.

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 wanted to make homemade bread. Middle 1: I went to the store to buy ice cream. Middle 2: i went to the store to buy the ingredients. Ending: I baked the bread for an hour.

Beginning: I have to make dessert for thanksgiving. Middle 1: So, I made a cranberry mold. Middle 2: So, I made a pumpkin pie. Ending: My family and I enjoyed the pie for dessert.

Beginning: I planned to bake a cake for dessert. Middle 1: I baked a cake. Middle 2: I baked a casserole. Ending: Once the cake cooled down, I frosted 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: June was visiting a friend's house for the first time. Middle 1: June's friend's house was freshly renovated. Middle 2: June's friend's house was messy and smelly. Ending: June never wanted to leave.

Beginning: Janet's friend Mary had a birthday coming up. Middle 1: So Janet planned a house party with Mary's close relatives. Middle 2: So Mary planned a house party with Janet's close relatives. Ending: Mary went into the house full of people and was pleasantly surprised.

Beginning: June was visiting a friend's house for the first time. Middle 1: Her friend enjoyed her time at June's house.". Middle 2: June enjoyed her time at her friend's house. Ending: June never wanted to leave.

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: Steve felt his romantic life was dull, so he wanted to meet someone. Middle 1: Steve met Julia on an online dating service. Middle 2: Steve met Cheryl on an online dating service. Ending: Eventually Steve and Cheryl got married, and lived happy lives.

Beginning: Mortimer wanted to find a person to spend his life with. Middle 1: Mortimer couldn't join a dating site. Middle 2: Mortimer joined a dating site. Ending: Mortimer was matched with a nice person and enjoyed his relationship.

Beginning: Ashley wanted to try online dating. Middle 1: Ashley set up a profile, which got a lot of interest from potential suitors. Middle 2: Ashley set up a profile, but got little interest from potential suitors. Ending: Within a month she went on a date with the guy she would marry.

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 had her friends over on Saturday night. Middle 1: Sara had so much fun on Saturday night that she invited them to stay another night. Middle 2: Sara didn't have any fun and kicked her friends out the next day. Ending: Sara's night turned into a two-day sleepover!

Beginning: i had my first sleepover this weekend. Middle 1: We watched movies and ate pizza and gossiped. Middle 2: My friend Sue was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis. Ending: My first sleepover was so much fun!

Beginning: Kelsi wanted to have a sleepover party. Middle 1: Kelsi invited her closest friends. They gossiped, watched movies, and had the worst time. Middle 2: Kelsi invited her closest friends. They gossiped, watched movies, and had the greatest time. Ending: Kelsi cherished these moments.

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 friends and I play a lot of video games. Middle 1: my friend died today. Middle 2: My friend recommended a new game. Ending: We play Minecraft every day now.

Beginning: I was playing videogames with my brother last week. Middle 1: my brothers computer was nice. Middle 2: my brothers computer broke. Ending: We wound up playing board games all night instead.

Beginning: I took a figure drawing class in college. Middle 1: My friend in that same class passed away last month. Middle 2: My friend passed the same class last month. Ending: I was very sad, and had her artwork up in my apartment.

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: Sarah had always had a hard time paying attention in school. Middle 1: Her family insisted it was something that was not her fault. Middle 2: Her family insisted it was something that was all her fault. Ending: She went to a doctor and was diagnosed with ADHD.

Beginning: Suzie drew scattered lines across the paper, seemingly randomly. Middle 1: Suzie did not do this on purpose. Middle 2: Suzie always did this on purpose. Ending: It was only later an optometrist discovered Suzie was colorblind.

Beginning: Sarah was in the third grade. Middle 1: Sarah kept forgetting her name. Middle 2: Sarah kept forgetting her assignments. Ending: She vowed to always write down her assignments in a planner.

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 annual family vacation was approaching. Middle 1: The girlfriend pulled up and honked the car. Middle 2: The boyfriend pulled up and honked the car. Ending: I got in after him and we then waited for the adventure to come.

Beginning: My family decided to take a trip across the country. Middle 1: My family and me went on a trip around the block. Middle 2: My family and me went on a trip around the country. Ending: The RV trip was the most memorable vacation we ever took.

Beginning: The annual family vacation was approaching. Middle 1: We went to a theme park. We decided to ride a giant roller coaster. Middle 2: We went to a national park. We decided to ride a giant roller coaster. Ending: I got in after him and we then waited for the adventure to come.

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 vacation and Sally was starting to get bored. Middle 1: All her friends went away for vacation. Middle 2: Sally and her friends went away for vacation. 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: 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: There once was a homeless dog wandering the streets. Middle 1: No one saw the dog outside. Middle 2: A family was outside and saw the dog. Ending: They saw him and fell in love, adopting him later that day.

Beginning: Peter wanted to adopt a puppy. Middle 1: He went to the human society and couldn't find a puppy he wanted. Middle 2: He went to the human society and found a homeless puppy he loved. Ending: Peter was happy to have a new companion.

Beginning: One day Henry was walking towards his mailbox. Middle 1: Henry found a puppy all alone on the sidewalk. Middle 2: Henry saw a puppy being walked on the sidewalk. Ending: Nobody recognized it, so he adopted it himself.

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 decided I wanted to sign up for a christmas club with my bank. Middle 1: The club offers a lot of discounts. Middle 2: The club gives a lot of discounts. Ending: I am glad I signed up.

Beginning: For my birthday I got many gift cards. Middle 1: None of the gift cards expire. Middle 2: Some of the gift cards expire. Ending: I hope I can use all of my gift cards before they expire.

Beginning: Like many people, I order photo Christmas cards each year. Middle 1: I have always sent them to my family and friends. Middle 2: My family have always sent me to my friends. Ending: My family and friends now expect a transit Christmas card each year.

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: Simon was sad because he didn't have any friends. Middle 1: Simon tried to get a new friend. Middle 2: Simon tried to get a new dog. Ending: Now Simon is happy because he has friend.

Beginning: Sam was feeling lonely. Middle 1: Sam bought a pet parrot from the pet store. Middle 2: Sam bought a pet dog from the pet store. Ending: Sam was no longer lonely with his new pet parrot.

Beginning: Peter wanted to adopt a puppy. Middle 1: He went to the human society and couldn't find a puppy he wanted. Middle 2: He went to the human society and found a homeless puppy he loved. Ending: Peter was happy to have a new companion.

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 at a folk festival. Middle 1: I decided to buy a guitar. Middle 2: I decided to buy cotton candy. Ending: I took it home and learned to play it.

Beginning: Going to the bookstore was a spur of the moment decision. Middle 1: there were so many books, i was like a kid in a candy store. Middle 2: there were so many toys, i was like a kid in a candy store. Ending: I enjoyed the trip.

Beginning: I was at a folk festival. Middle 1: I was hesitant to buy a guitar. Middle 2: I decided to buy a guitar. Ending: I took it home and learned to play 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: Whit decided to take a nap. Middle 1: Whit didn't forget to set her alarm and woke up on time. Middle 2: Whit forgot to set her alarm and overslept. Ending: Because she overslept, she was late for work.

Beginning: Mila was not sleeping well. Middle 1: Mila took a caffeine pill. Middle 2: Mila took a sleeping pill. Ending: She woke very refreshed.

Beginning: Emma forgot to set her alarm clock before bed. Middle 1: Emma overslept by 20 minutes. Middle 2: Emma overslept through her first class. Ending: She made it to the corner just as the school bus pulled 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.