Question:
Sentence 1: It was almost 2 AM and Gina sat in the backseat bored.
 Sentence 3: Everyone else was in a deep sleep
 Sentence 4:  Gina's phone was of little use since there was no signal
 Sentence 5:  She put the phone away, and went back to sleep
 Option 1: Her mother was awake, and her dad was driving.
 Option 2: Her mother was the only other person in the car.

Sentence 1: Gina's family was going on a road trip.
 Sentence 3: To her delight no one fought her for a window seat
 Sentence 4:  She simply pushed her sister over and sat on the outside
 Sentence 5:  Gina watched the landscape as she ate her chips
 Option 1: Her siblings were in the car asleep.
 Option 2: Both were sitting on the end in window seats.

Sentence 1: Gina came outside to see her niece sitting in the car.
 Sentence 3: Gina's dad was nearby watching the car
 Sentence 4:  Gina began to walk down the street
 Sentence 5:  She glanced back at the car one more time, then kept walking
 Option 1: Gina's dad was dead, and this only reminded her.
 Option 2: She was playing with the steering wheel.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Sylvia was pregnant.
 Sentence 3: She went into labor and began to give birth
 Sentence 4:  Then, the baby was born
 Sentence 5:  To their surprise it was actually a girl
 Option 1: She was expecting a baby boy.
 Option 2: She was expecting a baby girl.

Sentence 1: My sister is going to have a baby.
 Sentence 3: The doctor wrote it on a piece of paper to give to the baker
 Sentence 4:  When we cut the cake, the inside was pink
 Sentence 5:  It's a girl!
 Option 1: She went to the doctor to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl.
 Option 2: She went to the doctor to find out how far along she was.

Sentence 1: Mary is pregnant.
 Sentence 3: Mary wakes up in the middle of the night with contractions
 Sentence 4:  Mary is rushed to the hospital
 Sentence 5:  She gives birth to a healthy baby girl
 Option 1: She won't give birth for quite some time.
 Option 2: She is anxiously awaiting giving birth.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: A man bought candles in case of a blackout.
 Sentence 3: He grabbed the candles out of a drawer
 Sentence 4:  There were no matches with them, though
 Sentence 5:  He went to look for some, but it was awfully difficult in the dark
 Option 1: When a blackout came, he thought he was ready.
 Option 2: When a blackout came, he had a propane lamp for backup.

Sentence 1: There was a power outage in the Smith residence.
 Sentence 3: He crawled around in the dark, feeling his way around
 Sentence 4:  Finally, he felt his hand wrap around a familiar item
 Sentence 5:  He turned on the flashlight
 Option 1: Fred could barely see in front of him.
 Option 2: It was daytime, and lots of light was coming in through the windows.

Sentence 1: Mari had been wanting to buy a candle.
 Sentence 3: She smelled the candles one by one
 Sentence 4:  She realized that she wasn't actually that into any of the scents
 Sentence 5:  She didn't want to waste the money so she just passed on a candle
 Option 1: She came to a store but candles were sold out.
 Option 2: She was perusing the shelf trying to choose one.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I hated pickles.
 Sentence 3: I demanded they give me a new burger
 Sentence 4:  The cafe refused
 Sentence 5:  I decided to never return to the cafe
 Option 1: One day, the local cafe put pickles in my burger.
 Option 2: One day, the local cafe put pickles on my hot dog.

Sentence 1: I went to a sushi bar.
 Sentence 3: I agreed with him
 Sentence 4:  He handed me a freshly-cut piece of fatty tuna
 Sentence 5:  It tasted horrible!
 Option 1: The sushi chef told me that I should try some fatty tuna.
 Option 2: The sushi chef told me that I could try some crab.

Sentence 1: I always hated veggies on burgers.
 Sentence 3: One day I kept the lettuce on
 Sentence 4:  It tasted great
 Sentence 5:  After that I always liked veggies on my burgers
 Option 1: I always took the tomatoes, onions and pickles off.
 Option 2: I always took them off.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Jack had a smartphone and was also very generous.
 Sentence 3: The message said to make a donation by texting a number
 Sentence 4:  Jack made a $10 donation, but on his bill $500 was charged
 Sentence 5:  Jack decided to make sure not to donate without research
 Option 1: One day, Jack received a message from his regular, trusted charity on his phone.
 Option 2: One day, Jack received a message on his phone.

Sentence 1: John bought a new smartphone.
 Sentence 3: The game encouraged people to go to different places
 Sentence 4:  John went to a nearby park her him
 Sentence 5:  John found someone who playing the game and became friends with him
 Option 1: It was a huge scam, it tells you where to go to find something and then you get robbed by someone.
 Option 2: John played the new game on his smartphone.

Sentence 1: John desired to be charitable.
 Sentence 3: He reviewed many popular charities
 Sentence 4:  He thought doctors without borders was the most admirable
 Sentence 5:  He donated a hefty sum of money to help the cause
 Option 1: He wanted to increase global well being.
 Option 2: He wanted to help endangered wildlife.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: James had to get his fingerprints done.
 Sentence 3: He was told his fingerprints showed up in the computer
 Sentence 4:  James had never had them done, so he was confused
 Sentence 5:  The police told him his identical twin had the same fingerprints
 Option 1: He went to the police station.
 Option 2: He went for a drive instead.

Sentence 1: Jon was arrested for robbery.
 Sentence 3: The officers took his fingerprints and mugshots
 Sentence 4:  Jon was ashamed for what he did
 Sentence 5:  He was sentenced to five years
 Option 1: He was booked at the police station.
 Option 2: He died at the police station.

Sentence 1: When I went to take my driving test my brother had me drive there.
 Sentence 3: I accidentally side-swiped an old car while parking
 Sentence 4:  My brother got very mad and had me stop
 Sentence 5:  He told me that he would drive me home and we'd try again later
 Option 1: I parked and sat for a while to gain courage to go inside.
 Option 2: I did fine up until parking by the DMV.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: It was Friday.
 Sentence 3: But when Todd received his slice, he was disappointed
 Sentence 4:  He did not understand why everyone was so excited
 Sentence 5:  Todd brought his own food to school from then on
 Option 1: Todd always brought his own lunch, so he never ate the cafeteria food.
 Option 2: So everyone was excited that the cafeteria was serving pizza.

Sentence 1: Dan went to the cafeteria.
 Sentence 3: After he got out, Yuna threw a piece of her food at him
 Sentence 4:  A teacher found out and asked Yuna to talk to her
 Sentence 5:  She ended up giving Yuna detention
 Option 1: He sat down with a sandwich.
 Option 2: He waited in line for a pizza.

Sentence 1: Jack didn't like the food in the school cafeteria.
 Sentence 3: Jack began to bring his lunch to school
 Sentence 4:  One day, there was pizza in the cafeteria
 Sentence 5:  Jack wished he hadn't brought his lunch
 Option 1: He asked his mom to pack his lunch.
 Option 2: He brought sushi with him.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Matt wanted to be a bodybuilder.
 Sentence 3: So he started to eat more and work out
 Sentence 4:  Now he is muscular
 Sentence 5:  He has been to a bodybuilding show
 Option 1: He was skinny.
 Option 2: He was always muscular and wanted to get bigger.

Sentence 1: Fred is trying to bulk up with some muscle.
 Sentence 3: Although he is not seeing any results with his body
 Sentence 4:  He read online that he needs to eat double the calories then he was
 Sentence 5:  He did that and noticed results within a week
 Option 1: He is lifting more and more at the gym.
 Option 2: He started a Crossfit routine he saw on TV.

Sentence 1: Uki wanted to become a champion bodybuilder.
 Sentence 3: He bought some protein shakes and vegetables
 Sentence 4:  He worked out hard for three years
 Sentence 5:  Eventually, Uki won the champion bodybuilding contest
 Option 1: He was fit and knew that it would be easy.
 Option 2: He was skinny and knew that it would be hard.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Sam had been falling asleep in class.
 Sentence 3: Sam's parents set an earlier bed time for Sam
 Sentence 4:  They made sure he was eating well
 Sentence 5:  Sam became more alert in class
 Option 1: His teacher never informed Sam's parents.
 Option 2: His teacher had a meeting with Sam's parents.

Sentence 1: Sam has a big test in the morning.
 Sentence 3: He went into class the next day and slept through the test
 Sentence 4:  Sam failed the test
 Sentence 5:  He vowed to never sleep through the test again
 Option 1: He got plenty of rest the night before.
 Option 2: He got extremely stressed so he stayed up all night.

Sentence 1: The teacher was going over a new section in class.
 Sentence 3: When she opened them, the whole class was staring at her
 Sentence 4:  The teacher paused for a moment, but he eventually continued
 Sentence 5:  Diana went to the bathroom to freshen up
 Option 1: Diana couldn't keep her eyes open and fell asleep.
 Option 2: Diana couldn't keep her eyes open and fell asleep, but no one noticed.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Sally went to the pet store the other day.
 Sentence 3: But then saw the cutest puppy and wanted it
 Sentence 4:  Her mom told her she couldn't just the fish
 Sentence 5:  Sally now has a goldfish named Puppy
 Option 1: She was going to get a fish.
 Option 2: She was going to get a bird.

Sentence 1: Liz wanted to get a dog.
 Sentence 3: She saw lots of very nice dogs who needed good homes
 Sentence 4:  One sad-looking, big, brown mutt jumped up on her
 Sentence 5:  Liz adopted him immediately
 Option 1: She went to the local animal shelter.
 Option 2: She went to a designer breeder.

Sentence 1: Rosemary had been begging her mom for a pet.
 Sentence 3: At the pet store she looked at dogs, cats, birds, and fish
 Sentence 4:  Rosemary was on the verge of leaving when an animal caught her eye
 Sentence 5:  See found out it was a hamster and she ended up naming it speedy
 Option 1: She knew her mom wouldn't let her have one.
 Option 2: She however didn't know what pet she wanted.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Virginia had a very big bell.
 Sentence 3: One day, the bell went missing
 Sentence 4:  Virginia began searching everywhere for the bell
 Sentence 5:  Eventually, Virginia found the bell in her bedroom
 Option 1: She had inherited it from her Grandfather and hated it.
 Option 2: This bell meant a lot to Virginia as well.

Sentence 1: Glorianna found a Christmas bell.
 Sentence 3: Annoyed, her sister yelled at her
 Sentence 4:  Glorianna cried
 Sentence 5:  Feeling guilty, her sister cheered her up by ringing the bell
 Option 1: She rang the Christmas bell a couple times then threw it away.
 Option 2: She rang it over and over.

Sentence 1: Olivia loved her old dirty teddy bear.
 Sentence 3: She took it on vacation with her and left it in her hotel
 Sentence 4:  After a maid cleaned up her hotel, the bear was gone
 Sentence 5:  She searched through the dump for hours but never found it
 Option 1: She has had it for several years.
 Option 2: Her dad washed it one night and she panicked when she woke up.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Sam was taking a nap in his living room.
 Sentence 3: There was water dripping from his ceiling
 Sentence 4:  Sam looked up to find a leaking toilet
 Sentence 5:  He called the plumber immediately after to get it fixed
 Option 1: He awoke to something wet on his face.
 Option 2: He snored the whole time.

Sentence 1: Sam was tired after watching a movie.
 Sentence 3: Eventually he made it to his bed
 Sentence 4:  He woke up when he thought it was morning
 Sentence 5:  He had just forgotten to turn off the lights, though
 Option 1: He almost fell asleep on the sofa.
 Option 2: He fell asleep all night on the sofa.

Sentence 1: Sam came home to find water all over his kitchen floor.
 Sentence 3: Sam cleaned out all the food and set out for the store
 Sentence 4:  Sam purchased a new fridge and had it delivered
 Sentence 5:  Sam restocked his new fridge with all his favorite food
 Option 1: He checked the fridge, but it was working fine.
 Option 2: He reached for his fridge and realized that it was off.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I got my first job.
 Sentence 3: I realized I wouldn't have to pay taxes if I didn't declare the money
 Sentence 4:  In actuality, the IRS found out and fined me for tax evasion
 Sentence 5:  I realized I should always pay my taxes
 Option 1: My boss paid me in cash.
 Option 2: My boss paid me with taxes taken out.

Sentence 1: Tonya recently got her first job.
 Sentence 3: She made plans for that money
 Sentence 4:  No one told her the government charges you for working
 Sentence 5:  She was shocked and wanted answers when she saw it
 Option 1: She was excited about getting her first paycheck.
 Option 2: She hasn't gotten her first paycheck yet.

Sentence 1: Danny went to NYC when he was twenty.
 Sentence 3: He bought a lot of real estate
 Sentence 4:  He didn't pay his taxes
 Sentence 5:  So the IRS took all of his property
 Option 1: He got mugged on his first night there so left the next day and never went back.
 Option 2: He made a lot of money.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: The group got together in front of the ice skating ring.
 Sentence 3: The janitor told us that the place is closed for today
 Sentence 4:  However, Pedro proposed that we should get something to eat
 Sentence 5:  Therefore, I drove everyone to a nearby restaurant
 Option 1: When we tried to open the front door, it wouldn't open.
 Option 2: We walked in and paid for our skate rental.

Sentence 1: A group of friends were trying to figure out what to have for dinner.
 Sentence 3: One of the friends checked his phone for local advertisements
 Sentence 4:  They saw that a new pizza restaurant had opened
 Sentence 5:  Seeing that it closed late, the group got into a car and drove there
 Option 1: It was Saturday evening and there weren't many options opened late.
 Option 2: It was Saturday evening and we decided to just cook at home because places were closed.

Sentence 1: One winter day, the roads were covered in ice.
 Sentence 3: My family was trapped in our house for days
 Sentence 4:  We lived for a while until the roads were cleared
 Sentence 5:  After the storm, we went back to business as usual
 Option 1: The roads were blocked because of an ice storm.
 Option 2: The snow got so bad that roads were blocked.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Thomas is an experienced wood worker and he rarely makes mistakes.
 Sentence 3: However, one day Thomas is lazy and he gets a splinter from the wood
 Sentence 4:  The splinter hurts Thomas
 Sentence 5:  He decides not to brag so much about his woodworking skills
 Option 1: He is shy about his woodworking prowess.
 Option 2: He brags about his woodworking prowess.

Sentence 1: Thomas was splitting wood with his axe when his back got sore.
 Sentence 3: He bought an electric log splitter the next day
 Sentence 4:  Thomas has been chopping so much wood that he can sell some
 Sentence 5:  The splitter has already paid for itself
 Option 1: He was told he couldn't chop wood anymore by his doctor.
 Option 2: He decided that he could not chop wood anymore.

Sentence 1: The carpenter was very skilled at what he did.
 Sentence 3: One night he was very sleepy but insisted on finishing a piece
 Sentence 4:  He accidentally hammered his finger and had to go to the hospital
 Sentence 5:  Luckily nothing was broken and he was back to carpentry in no time
 Option 1: He worked day and night to make quality custom furniture.
 Option 2: He worked short hours and made quaity custom furniture.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Teresa's tooth hurt pretty badly.
 Sentence 3: She tried ice
 Sentence 4:  Finally she called the dentist
 Sentence 5:  She needed a root canal!
 Option 1: She felt pressure to call her dentist immediately.
 Option 2: She tried pressure.

Sentence 1: Vivian's teeth hurt very badly.
 Sentence 3: The dentists told her she had a bad tooth
 Sentence 4:  The dentist pulled out the bad tooth
 Sentence 5:  Vivian never had tooth pain again
 Option 1: she decided to remove them herself.
 Option 2: She decided to visit the dentist.

Sentence 1: Tim's tooth was hurting like crazy.
 Sentence 3: His dentist took a look around in his mouth
 Sentence 4:  One of his teeth was rotten
 Sentence 5:  Once the tooth was pulled, Tim felt fine
 Option 1: He could barely eat or drink.
 Option 2: He had a swollen gum and infection.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I came to school drowsy since I spent all night studying for exams.
 Sentence 3: We decided to hang out around campus before going home
 Sentence 4:  After the school closed, I said goodbye to everyone
 Sentence 5:  We took our phone numbers down to arrange another meet up
 Option 1: After taking the exams, I decided to get together with a few friends.
 Option 2: As soon as the exam was over, I went home and slept for 8 hours.

Sentence 1: My 1000 page report was due before midnight.
 Sentence 3: After typing up 200-300 words, I started to fall asleep
 Sentence 4:  When I woke up, my friend texted me
 Sentence 5:  My class recently started and he asked why I wasn't there
 Option 1: After eating dinner, I began to work on it.
 Option 2: I ate a snack and I played a game.

Sentence 1: It was finals week at school.
 Sentence 3: I pulled three all nighters that week
 Sentence 4:  I survived the exams
 Sentence 5:  Then I slept for two days straight
 Option 1: Luckily, I had been studying hard all year and it wasn't as bad as I thought.
 Option 2: I had one test each day for five days.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Bob was always upset about his looks.
 Sentence 3: He had his large nose nose shrunk
 Sentence 4:  But he still wasn't happy
 Sentence 5:  Bob ended up getting plastic surgery 20 more times
 Option 1: So he saved up money to get plastic surgery.
 Option 2: But he didn't believe in plastic surgery.

Sentence 1: Sally had a huge nose which she hated.
 Sentence 3: She had surgery to reduce the size of her nose
 Sentence 4:  No one liked her after the surgery
 Sentence 5:  She found out that it wasn't her nose that people didn't like
 Option 1: She felt like no one liked her.
 Option 2: She felt like no one liked her nose either.

Sentence 1: Fiona wasn't happy with her face and wanted a change.
 Sentence 3: The surgeon frowned and said it was a lot
 Sentence 4:  But Fiona was firm and hold her ground
 Sentence 5:  After the surgery, she looked different, but she liked it
 Option 1: She went to the plastic surgeon and he said he wouldn't change a thing.
 Option 2: She went to the plastic surgeon and asked him for what she wanted.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Playing in the rain was one of Ashley's favorite things to do.
 Sentence 3: One day Ashley developed a cough and fever after playing in the rain
 Sentence 4:  Her mother insisted she had been right all along
 Sentence 5:  But no matter how sick she got, Ashley though it was worth it
 Option 1: Her mother always urged her not to, but Ashley never listened.
 Option 2: One day lightning hit a tree few hundred yards away from where she was standing.

Sentence 1: My daugher left all of her toys spread out in the back yard.
 Sentence 3: She did not listen to my warning
 Sentence 4:  When the storm hit, it blew her toys all over the neighborhood
 Sentence 5:  Now she is crying and roaming the neighborhood for them
 Option 1: I warned her that bad weather was coming.
 Option 2: I warned her that good weather was coming.

Sentence 1: Katie was a little girl who caused trouble.
 Sentence 3: Her mother found her playing in the water and spanked her
 Sentence 4:  Katie stuffed her underwear with cotton batting to protect herself
 Sentence 5:  She ran to the water again
 Option 1: She lived in the mountains and hid in the woods.
 Option 2: When the floods came, she'd sneak out and play in the water.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Wilton was an economics professor at the local community college.
 Sentence 3: None of his students understood the lesson
 Sentence 4:  Wilton became very frustrated at his class
 Sentence 5:  He decided to go the dean and quit
 Option 1: He had been sleeping with a student.
 Option 2: He decided to teach a class on supply and demand.

Sentence 1: A professor gave a test so hard that even he would fail it.
 Sentence 3: The professor used this test to fail everyone in the class
 Sentence 4:  The next day there was only one student left in the class
 Sentence 5:  The professor commended the student on being the best cheater
 Option 1: Every student failed the test.
 Option 2: The students created very elaborate ways to cheat to pass this.

Sentence 1: Allison has a teaching degree but is stuck working at a retailer.
 Sentence 3: She has spent too much time out of her field
 Sentence 4:  No employers are willing to take a chance on Allison
 Sentence 5:  She remains very unhappy
 Option 1: Allison is very unhappy with her work and wants to teach.
 Option 2: She wanted to go back to school.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Tammy's son was getting older.
 Sentence 3: Tammy put all of the clothes that didn't fit in a box
 Sentence 4:  She donated all of the old clothes
 Sentence 5:  Tammy bought her son a few new outfits
 Option 1: Most of his clothes no longer fit anymore.
 Option 2: Most of his clothes no longer fit anymore but will never donate the clothes.

Sentence 1: Amy had just purchased her preteen son new shoes in May.
 Sentence 3: To her surprise the boy had outgrown the new shoes in 3 months
 Sentence 4:  Amy purchased new shoes a half size larger than needed
 Sentence 5:  She was happy when he was able to wear them for 8 months
 Option 1: It was August and she noticed he was walking off again.
 Option 2: He had small feet and would wear them a long time.

Sentence 1: Lois was cleaning out her house.
 Sentence 3: All the clutter was stored in multiple boxes
 Sentence 4:  Lois wasn't sure what to do with everything
 Sentence 5:  She decided she would donate them to charity
 Option 1: She decided to hold a yard sale to sell her unwanted items.
 Option 2: She had tons of unused clothes, trinkets, and other belongings.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Max decides that he spends too much money buying food at restaurants.
 Sentence 3: He decides to learn how to cook an omelette
 Sentence 4:  He practices cooking omelettes many times until he is an expert
 Sentence 5:  He is very happy to be saving money by cooking at home
 Option 1: He knows he should start cooking suppers at home.
 Option 2: He knows he should start cooking breakfast at home.

Sentence 1: I got tired of having eggs and potatoes for breakfast every day.
 Sentence 3: I combines the mix, an egg, some milk, and a bit of oil
 Sentence 4:  I mixed all those up really well, but not too much
 Sentence 5:  And this morning I made three really fantastic pancakes
 Option 1: So I decided to go out to eat for pancakes.
 Option 2: So I got some pancake mix to make pancakes.

Sentence 1: Ethan loved to cook.
 Sentence 3: He decided to attend culinary school after high school
 Sentence 4:  Ethan graduated at the top of his class
 Sentence 5:  He is now the chef at a popular restaurant in the city
 Option 1: He was in charge of making most of his family's meals.
 Option 2: He wasn't very good so he was never allowed to cook without his mom watching him.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Lucy was visiting a friend named Mary.
 Sentence 3: Lucy sat down to dinner with Mary and her family
 Sentence 4:  They were served beans and cornbread
 Sentence 5:  Mary, suffered through the dinner and asked to go home
 Option 1: She had been there for hours and was now hungry.
 Option 2: She had been there for hours then she went home.

Sentence 1: Lucy was at her friend Mary's house.
 Sentence 3: Mary and her family read the bible after dinner
 Sentence 4:  Lucy felt odd and left out
 Sentence 5:  Mary's mother allowed them to color instead
 Option 1: After dinner Lucy called her grandpa to come pick her up.
 Option 2: Lucy brought her bible with her.

Sentence 1: Lucy wanted to go to a friends.
 Sentence 3: As she sat he offered her a sandwich
 Sentence 4:  All Lucy wanted was to go to the friends
 Sentence 5:  She waited thinking he ate way too slow
 Option 1: She decided to sneak away but got caught and was grounded for a month.
 Option 2: She was waiting for her grandpa to finish his lunch.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Marcus really wanted to become the best bodybuilder.
 Sentence 3: So he did the unthinkable
 Sentence 4:  He took steroids
 Sentence 5:  As a result, he was banned from competing
 Option 1: The competition was tough.
 Option 2: He trained for years to become the best.

Sentence 1: One of Jeff's goals is to squat three hundred pounds.
 Sentence 3: He trained real hard for six months
 Sentence 4:  He also ate extremely well and got plenty of sleep
 Sentence 5:  He now squats well over three hundred pounds
 Option 1: He currently squats about two hundred pounds.
 Option 2: He could not get past squatting 150 pounds.

Sentence 1: Uki wanted to become a champion bodybuilder.
 Sentence 3: He bought some protein shakes and vegetables
 Sentence 4:  He worked out hard for three years
 Sentence 5:  Eventually, Uki won the champion bodybuilding contest
 Option 1: He was fit and knew that it would be easy.
 Option 2: He was skinny and knew that it would be hard.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Dennis was a picky eater.
 Sentence 3: One day, Dennis took a trip to Japan
 Sentence 4:  There were no foods Dennis liked in Japan
 Sentence 5:  As a result, Dennis had to learn not to be so picky about his food
 Option 1: But he promised to try new foods from now on.
 Option 2: He never wanted to try new foods and was vocal about it.

Sentence 1: Paul was a very picky eater, he would only eat his few favorite foods.
 Sentence 3: Paul was into this girl, and she made him a tray of sushi
 Sentence 4:  Even though he didn't like it, he ate it for the girl
 Sentence 5:  Paul ended up really liking it, and learned to try new things
 Option 1: He is contented in what he already know and doesn't want to try new things.
 Option 2: This made Paul a bad guest to invite to dinner.

Sentence 1: Sam was extremely picky.
 Sentence 3: His mother would try to get him to eat other things but he refused
 Sentence 4:  Until one day she made a lasagna and Sam tried it and liked it
 Sentence 5:  Sam promised to try all kinds of new things
 Option 1: He would only eat pizza and fries.
 Option 2: He would only eat lasagna.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Peter went for a walk in the woods during a windstorm.
 Sentence 3: Suddenly a huge branch fell about ten feet in front of Peter
 Sentence 4:  Peter jumped back in fright
 Sentence 5:  Peter turned around and went home
 Option 1: The wind calmed and died down so the trees became still.
 Option 2: The wind caused the trees to sway and crack.

Sentence 1: A large tree stood over a house.
 Sentence 3: The tree began to lean away from the house
 Sentence 4:  A strong breeze blew and the tree swayed the other way
 Sentence 5:  Moments later the tree crashed down on the house
 Option 1: The owner of the house hired a company to remove the tree.
 Option 2: The owner of the house took an ax to the trunk.

Sentence 1: Yuan strolled merrily along a private bike trail he enjoyed.
 Sentence 3: Yuan was surprised at the obstruction
 Sentence 4:  He then recalled there'd been a tornado the previous night
 Sentence 5:  Yuan reckoned high winds brought it down and hopped over it
 Option 1: He almost ran smack dab into a tree across it.
 Option 2: She almost ran smack dab into a tree across it.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Tony was driving down the road with his sister in the car.
 Sentence 3: Tony swerved and put his arm out to protect his sister
 Sentence 4:  The deer ran off and Tony was able to straighten out the car
 Sentence 5:  His sister was happy that Tony's instinct was to protect her
 Option 1: A deer walked out and almost hit no one.
 Option 2: A deer jumped out and almost hit them.

Sentence 1: Jane was driving down the road when a bee flew in her window.
 Sentence 3: Jane opened all the doors and the bee flew out of the car
 Sentence 4:  Jane was relieved she hadn't gotten stung
 Sentence 5:  She decided to keep the windows closed for the rest of her trip
 Option 1: She smashed the bee with an old parking ticket.
 Option 2: She didn't want to get stung, so she pulled off the road.

Sentence 1: One morning, Joe was driving to work.
 Sentence 3: He tried to avoid it, but he hit the deer
 Sentence 4:  His car was wrecked
 Sentence 5:  Unfortunately, Joe had to buy a new car
 Option 1: As he was driving around a curve, a deer jumped out in front of him.
 Option 2: His ride was uneventful.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: We went to brunch this Easter.
 Sentence 3: My son came over and drove us
 Sentence 4:  We had a big brunch and a nice dessert
 Sentence 5:  My wife posted photos on Facebook
 Option 1: My wife could not find a restaurant with open reservations.
 Option 2: My wife found a nearby restaurant and made a reservation.

Sentence 1: Jenny and her sisters were happy it was Easter.
 Sentence 3: The whole family went into the yard to hunt for Easter eggs
 Sentence 4:  They spent most of the morning finding eggs
 Sentence 5:  The entire family had a great time that Easter day
 Option 1: They made reservations for a holiday buffet brunch at their hotel.
 Option 2: They had already eaten all of their candy.

Sentence 1: Jane wanted to make some eggs for breakfast.
 Sentence 3: Unfortunately the yolk broke
 Sentence 4:  Jane didn't want to waste the eggs
 Sentence 5:  She made them scrambled instead
 Option 1: She originally wanted them sunny side up.
 Option 2: But when she opened the fridge, she didn't have any eggs.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Joe needed one more out to win the baseball game.
 Sentence 3: The batter that Joe is facing is the team's best hitter
 Sentence 4:  Joe just needed one more strike
 Sentence 5:  Joe threw a fastball and the hitter swung and missed
 Option 1: His team was down by seven runs.
 Option 2: His team was up by one run.

Sentence 1: It was the last minute of Jacob's basketball game with the score tied.
 Sentence 3: He drove the ball to the hoop and got fouled with one second left
 Sentence 4:  Jacob went to the free throw line to take two shots
 Sentence 5:  He missed the first shot, but made the second to win the game
 Option 1: Jacob's team had no chance to get the ball.
 Option 2: Jacob's team had the ball and was getting ready to score.

Sentence 1: The bases were all loaded.
 Sentence 3: It was a full count, three balls and two strikes
 Sentence 4:  The pitcher stood on the mound looking determined
 Sentence 5:  He threw a fastball right down the middle, strike!
 Option 1: It was bottom of the ninth.
 Option 2: The team went on strike.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Misty had recently had her heart broken by her boyfriend.
 Sentence 3: She wondered if she would be able to love someone new again
 Sentence 4:  A few months passed and she began to feel better
 Sentence 5:  Misty knew that soon she would be ready for a new love to begin
 Option 1: They got back together the very next day.
 Option 2: They had broken up and now she was feeling very sad and lonely.

Sentence 1: Trisha had a boyfriend.
 Sentence 3: A new boy started in her class
 Sentence 4:  She fell in love with him
 Sentence 5:  She left her boyfriend
 Option 1: She broke up with him.
 Option 2: She thought she was going to love him forever.

Sentence 1: Lucy was devastated when her beloved cat died.
 Sentence 3: Her friend called and said she was taking Lucy out for a surprise
 Sentence 4:  Lucy brightened as they spent the day working at an animal shelter
 Sentence 5:  Lucy went home with a new pet, a cat that really needed a home
 Option 1: She had a hard time getting past the grief.
 Option 2: Lucy refused to get another pet ever again because of the heartbreak.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: The road to recovery was long.
 Sentence 3: He wanted to cave so badly
 Sentence 4:  She was firm and refused to buy any
 Sentence 5:  He was angry but understood
 Option 1: He went an entire week without drinking.
 Option 2: But he couldn't do it and caved in.

Sentence 1: Stephen had a cold.
 Sentence 3: He couldn't get rid of it
 Sentence 4:  He had to suffer for a month
 Sentence 5:  He finally recovered in that time
 Option 1: He tried every medicine there is.
 Option 2: He recovered without trying medicine.

Sentence 1: Eugene was a drug addict.
 Sentence 3: Then his mom sent him to rehab
 Sentence 4:  Eugene learned many valuable skills there
 Sentence 5:  Now he is drug free!
 Option 1: He decided to go cold turkey and quit.
 Option 2: He tried to quit on his own, but couldn't.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Pickle ball is my friends favorite game.
 Sentence 3: Today he really made me mad because he wouldn't stop talking about it
 Sentence 4:  We were supposed to be working on our science fair project
 Sentence 5:  I guess I'll have to do it by myself
 Option 1: I loved hearing him talk about the game and always wanted to hear more.
 Option 2: He talks about it all the time.

Sentence 1: Jake thought he was a great basketball player.
 Sentence 3: Jake played a great game
 Sentence 4:  His best friend played better
 Sentence 5:  Jake lost the game
 Option 1: His best friend lost to him in a gam.
 Option 2: His best friend challenged him to a game.

Sentence 1: My friend ask me to tell him a story.
 Sentence 3: He glared at me impatiently, like I was wasting his time
 Sentence 4:  I told him that wasn't fair because he'd come to me for one
 Sentence 5:  As he stomped off, I thought I should reconsider our friendship
 Option 1: I struggled to come up with something to tell him.
 Option 2: I immediately launched into an enthralling story.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: My wife's boss had been worried about her husband.
 Sentence 3: Initially they thought he had pancreatitis
 Sentence 4:  Later they said he was diabetic
 Sentence 5:  He was released but has to get insulin shots
 Option 1: He had been hospitalized for two weeks.
 Option 2: He had been healthy for two weeks.

Sentence 1: Jim was having health troubles.
 Sentence 3: Jim was very nervous about being in the hospital
 Sentence 4:  He asked his wife to stay with him the whole time
 Sentence 5:  Jim looked forward to feeling better
 Option 1: His doctor said he needed to have surgery.
 Option 2: He had to lose weight.

Sentence 1: A couple of weeks ago I got sick.
 Sentence 3: The dishes just piled up and piled up
 Sentence 4:  Now I'm feeling better and his hours are fewer
 Sentence 5:  But the kitchen is so scary we don't have the will to catch up
 Option 1: At the same time, my husband lost his job.
 Option 2: At the same time my husband started working 6-day weeks.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Briana was swimming at the local pool.
 Sentence 3: Peeling it off, she realized it was an old used band aid
 Sentence 4:  She thought she might be sick as she hurried out of the pool
 Sentence 5:  She decided never to swim in a public pool again
 Option 1: She wasn't having a good time so she decided to go home.
 Option 2: She was having a good time when she felt something stick to her.

Sentence 1: Ann loved going to the beach but had a bad experience.
 Sentence 3: Ann's friends had to help her out of the water
 Sentence 4:  They then drove her to the hospital where the doctors treated her
 Sentence 5:  Ann will never swim in the ocean again
 Option 1: Her boyfriend flirted with other girls in bikinis.
 Option 2: As she was swimming in the ocean she was bitten by a jellyfish.

Sentence 1: Gina was walking around the pool.
 Sentence 3: Gary didn't notice however, he was running towards her
 Sentence 4:  He pushed her back and she landed in the pool
 Sentence 5:  Her phone broke since it got soaked
 Option 1: She was talking on the cell phone.
 Option 2: She was talking to Gary.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I stopped at the red light and heard a car revving its engine.
 Sentence 3: When the light went green we were out of the gate
 Sentence 4:  It was a close race until the other drive rear-ended a parked car
 Sentence 5:  Really my grandmother should have known not to race me like that
 Option 1: It was an old neighbor waving hello and off she went.
 Option 2: The driver to my right was challenging me to a race!

Sentence 1: While I was driving, I couldn't focus clearly because of my headache.
 Sentence 3: I tried to straighten it out however, it continued to move
 Sentence 4:  The right side of the car collided with another car
 Sentence 5:  I had to park in the grass in order to see the damages
 Option 1: I came across another car.
 Option 2: My car started to sway back and forth.

Sentence 1: Roger was at red light when another car pulled up beside him.
 Sentence 3: When the light turned green Roger raced the man
 Sentence 4:  Roger left the other car behind but he crashed in his excitement
 Sentence 5:  Roger learned his lesson and never raced again
 Option 1: The man the other car revved his engine in challenge to Roger.
 Option 2: The man rolled down his window and he isn't going to race.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Rick and his daddy were going on a trip.
 Sentence 3: Rick didn't like his car seat and he tried to get free
 Sentence 4:  When he was free he stood up to say hi to daddy
 Sentence 5:  Daddy was not happy as he put Rick back in his car seat
 Option 1: Rick fell asleep right away.
 Option 2: Daddy strapped rick into his car seat and began to drive.

Sentence 1: Ted was a fourth grader when his dad got laid off.
 Sentence 3: He hopped in the car and traveled to Las Vegas
 Sentence 4:  He fell asleep while his dad drove across the USA
 Sentence 5:  He gasped when he arrived at his new home
 Option 1: His dad found a new job in their town right away.
 Option 2: He packed all of his favorite toys in a box and slept on the floor.

Sentence 1: Lori went on a car trip  with her family.
 Sentence 3: Lori started to throw up in the car
 Sentence 4:  Lori's husband stopped the car to give her a plastic bag
 Sentence 5:  Lori tried to throw up inside the plastic bag whenever she felt sick
 Option 1: During the ride she felt car sick.
 Option 2: She slept the whole way.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: It was a cold winter morning.
 Sentence 3: Her dog got sick with a cold because of the cold weather
 Sentence 4:  Jill took her dog to the vet
 Sentence 5:  The vet prescribed some cold medicine for her dog
 Option 1: Jill had to let her dog out in the morning.
 Option 2: Jill had to let her dog out in the morning but will never go to the vet.

Sentence 1: It had been raining all morning.
 Sentence 3: Mary needed to take the dog out to go pee
 Sentence 4:  She tried to carry him outside, but he just ran back in
 Sentence 5:  Mary decided to try again when the rain let up
 Option 1: Mary's dog did not like getting wet.
 Option 2: Marry took her cat to the cold.

Sentence 1: My dog was not acting like herself.
 Sentence 3: The vet said she was very sick
 Sentence 4:  I had to give her medicine every day
 Sentence 5:  My dog recovered quickly
 Option 1: She recovered so I didn't take her to the vet.
 Option 2: I took her to the vet.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I went to a barbecue restaurant with my friends.
 Sentence 3: We told them incorrect names
 Sentence 4:  It was confusing
 Sentence 5:  We used each other's names
 Option 1: The waitress asked us our names.
 Option 2: The waitress asked us what we wanted to eat.

Sentence 1: I gave the waiter my cash.
 Sentence 3: I had never paid at a restaurant before
 Sentence 4:  He was having a party
 Sentence 5:  I was with my brother close to his wedding
 Option 1: It was time to pay.
 Option 2: I had already paid for my food earlier, but I had ordered another drink since then.

Sentence 1: My friends were ordering Chinese food last Friday.
 Sentence 3: The order wound up being really long
 Sentence 4:  The restaurant almost didn't want to do it
 Sentence 5:  We gave them a big tip as a thanks
 Option 1: They only ordered appetizers.
 Option 2: They all wanted different things.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Jeff spent all night studying.
 Sentence 3: He had crammed all night and it was now 7 AM
 Sentence 4:  He started to get ready for class, and sat on the couch for a second
 Sentence 5:  Next thing he knows, he wakes up and it's 3PM!
 Option 1: He had his big calculus exam tomorrow at 3 pm.
 Option 2: He had a big calculus exam at 8 AM.

Sentence 1: Sam has a big test in the morning.
 Sentence 3: He went into class the next day and slept through the test
 Sentence 4:  Sam failed the test
 Sentence 5:  He vowed to never sleep through the test again
 Option 1: He got plenty of rest the night before.
 Option 2: He got extremely stressed so he stayed up all night.

Sentence 1: Timothy has a big test tomorrow.
 Sentence 3: Timothy studies his notes from class
 Sentence 4:  Timothy stays up all night studying
 Sentence 5:  Timothy is well prepared for the test the next morning
 Option 1: Timothy starts to read his textbooks.
 Option 2: Timothy never studied and failed his test.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Bryan only had one hundred dollars in his checking account.
 Sentence 3: He paid both bills for a total of ninety two dollars
 Sentence 4:  He ate nothing but ramen noodles for the next three days
 Sentence 5:  He survived until payday with eight dollars left
 Option 1: He only had a bill to pay and it was four days before he got paid.
 Option 2: He had two bills to pay and it was three days before he got paid.

Sentence 1: Dan was extremely broke and out of food.
 Sentence 3: He decided that he should make homemade tortillas
 Sentence 4:  It took very little time to whip the tortillas up
 Sentence 5:  Thanks to his idea he had enough food for the week
 Option 1: His mom brought him lasagna.
 Option 2: He had a giant pot of beans as his only meal.

Sentence 1: Roger had bills to pay soon.
 Sentence 3: He called up his friend for a loan
 Sentence 4:  His friend gave him one
 Sentence 5:  Roger breathed a sigh of relief
 Option 1: His bank account was dry.
 Option 2: But he wasn't worried because he could always ask his mom for some cash.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Jon had no friends.
 Sentence 3: Lisa noticed that Jon was sad due to a lack of friendship
 Sentence 4:  Lisa decided to be Jon's friend
 Sentence 5:  Now, Jon had a friend!
 Option 1: He didn't mind being a loner, though.
 Option 2: This made John very sad.

Sentence 1: June was nervous about starting a new school.
 Sentence 3: When she got to her first class she made a friend
 Sentence 4:  June was glad about school
 Sentence 5:  She started making more friends
 Option 1: She was a loner and preferred not to be noticed.
 Option 2: She was used to having friends.

Sentence 1: Ben was new at school and had no friends.
 Sentence 3: Ben decided to join a club to meet people
 Sentence 4:  Ben joined the chess club
 Sentence 5:  He soon made a group of nice friends
 Option 1: He had a hard time trying to meet people in class.
 Option 2: He always had trouble making friends.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Tamara was cooking dinner.
 Sentence 3: She spread the sauce on it
 Sentence 4:  Then she added cheese and pepperoni
 Sentence 5:  Her kids couldn't wait to eat the homemade pizza!
 Option 1: She made pizza dough from scratch.
 Option 2: She made a casserole from scratch.

Sentence 1: Laura was cooking for her kids.
 Sentence 3: She carefully melted the butter and then put the sandwiches in the pan
 Sentence 4:  The sandwiches got melty and delicious
 Sentence 5:  Laura was glad to see the kids chow down
 Option 1: She was making grilled cheese.
 Option 2: She was making spaghetti with meat sauce.

Sentence 1: Beth was a great cook.
 Sentence 3: She chopped the vegetables and added the milk
 Sentence 4:  She tasted it to be sure it was good
 Sentence 5:  It was perfect!
 Option 1: She was making a cake.
 Option 2: She was making a soup for the potluck.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: The alcoholism made him very distant.
 Sentence 3: He wasn't as loving as he used to be
 Sentence 4:  It was as if he was lost in another world
 Sentence 5:  He was finally able to eat again
 Option 1: He was easily distracted from subjects.
 Option 2: He had to stay focused on other subjects.

Sentence 1: I was trying to finish my homework assignments.
 Sentence 3: Since he was drunk, he constantly digressed between topics
 Sentence 4:  I became furious but pretended to listen
 Sentence 5:  He eventually stopped
 Option 1: I only had a little left and it was easy.
 Option 2: However, my uncle interrupted me to talk about history.

Sentence 1: Joe was a depressed man.
 Sentence 3: His life was being consumed by liquor and he hated it
 Sentence 4:  Joe checked himself into a rehab center
 Sentence 5:  He now lives a happy and sober life
 Option 1: He drowned his sorrows by drinking alcohol.
 Option 2: He got better by exercising regularly.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Gia was making a road trip.
 Sentence 3: It was nighttime and the place she stopped wasn't well lit
 Sentence 4:  Gia decided to go to a better lit area
 Sentence 5:  She found a well lit area with security to stop at
 Option 1: She decided she needed to use the restroom.
 Option 2: She decided she needed to sleep.

Sentence 1: Gina was driving behind a car heading home.
 Sentence 3: The car ahead of Gina turned onto the street
 Sentence 4:  Gina drove past
 Sentence 5:  The street was closed, and she didn't want to risk it
 Option 1: They came to a major street closed for construction.
 Option 2: Gina passed the other car as it was driving slowly.

Sentence 1: Elena was driving on the highway.
 Sentence 3: There was a drunk driver driving across her
 Sentence 4:  He decided to turn into her lane
 Sentence 5:  She quickly turned to another lane, but ended up hitting another car
 Option 1: She slowed down and used the off ramp.
 Option 2: She tried to cross a few cars.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: The coach made two teams to go against each other in football tackle.
 Sentence 3: Jim threw the ball to me and I can towards the goal
 Sentence 4:  I managed to cross one opponent, but I got hit from another
 Sentence 5:  He ended up punching me instead of tackling me
 Option 1: I was on the team but didn't play.
 Option 2: The first round began when the ball was passed to my team.

Sentence 1: When I was 13, I made my first interception in a football game.
 Sentence 3: The other team's quarterback threw it quickly
 Sentence 4:  I saw the ball coming and I jumped to catch it
 Sentence 5:  As soon as I caught it, I ran it back for a touchdown
 Option 1: Right after I was tackled hard and hit my head.
 Option 2: I was playing linebacker and my coach called a blitz.

Sentence 1: I started playing football my sophomore year in high school.
 Sentence 3: It was game day and I had a feeling I was going to score
 Sentence 4:  The quarterback threw me the ball and I caught it and ran for my life
 Sentence 5:  After forty yards of running, I scored my first touchdown!
 Option 1: I had never scored a touchdown, but it was my dream to score one.
 Option 2: But I broke my arm and had to quit.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Bob and Wendy went to the supermarket.
 Sentence 3: They didn't have enough money to pay for  both
 Sentence 4:  They argued until they were kicked out of the store
 Sentence 5:  They decided to try fast food, instead
 Option 1: They bought vegetables.
 Option 2: Bob wanted steak and Wendy wanted candy.

Sentence 1: There was a couple who went shopping.
 Sentence 3: He told the wife to hurry up and go home
 Sentence 4:  The wife didn't listen and they stayed out two more hours
 Sentence 5:  When they got home there was a big fight
 Option 1: The woman was getting anxious.
 Option 2: The man was getting anxious.

Sentence 1: Jim was going to the store.
 Sentence 3: Tim wanted something also
 Sentence 4:  However Tim had no money
 Sentence 5:  So Jim split the money and they got something cheaper
 Option 1: He was going to get a soda for fifty cents.
 Option 2: He was going to get a free water bottle.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Tony had been working a stressful job for a few months.
 Sentence 3: He tried many things to keep it from balding
 Sentence 4:  Still within a year he was nearly bald
 Sentence 5:  Tony decided to quit his job right then and there
 Option 1: He began to notice his hair thinning out.
 Option 2: He decided to quit his job and found a less stressful one.

Sentence 1: Jerry notices he's going bald a little on his head.
 Sentence 3: He decides to wear a hat for a few days
 Sentence 4:  Everyone started asking him why he's always wearing a hat these days
 Sentence 5:  He decided to just shave his head so people stop asking
 Option 1: He is only thirty and is becoming nervous about it.
 Option 2: He is not very self conscious about it.

Sentence 1: Tim sat at the salon and waited for his turn.
 Sentence 3: One of his best friend had shaved his head and now it was his turn
 Sentence 4:  The barber took the electric razor and was finished in two minutes
 Sentence 5:  Tim sat there, stunned at his new look
 Option 1: He had to leave the salon, because the salon caught fire.
 Option 2: He was a bit nervous about shaving his head.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Lakyn and her her boyfriend had been discussing engagement.
 Sentence 3: She went through catalogs and made note of the rings she loved
 Sentence 4:  Her boyfriend took the photos and went to the jewelry store
 Sentence 5:  She was so happy when he proposed and the ring was perfect
 Option 1: Lakyn was very worried about him picking a ring she wouldn't like.
 Option 2: Lakyn told him to save his money because she didn't want a ring.

Sentence 1: Allie was in a courtship.
 Sentence 3: Her boyfriend Fred invited her to the park
 Sentence 4:  When she saw him he got down on one knee
 Sentence 5:  He proposed to her
 Option 1: She was excited about it.
 Option 2: She was nervous about being single again soon.

Sentence 1: Sue and Jim had been dating for 1 year.
 Sentence 3: He found the perfect ring
 Sentence 4:  While at dinner, he decided he would pop the question
 Sentence 5:  Sue said yes
 Option 1: Jim was not ready to propose to Sue so held off on getting her a ring.
 Option 2: Jim was ready to propose to Sue.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I used to love Dave our neighborhood police officer.
 Sentence 3: One day Dave asked me out for lunch
 Sentence 4:  I accepted and he raped me
 Sentence 5:  I no longer trust any cops
 Option 1: They moved Dave to a new beat and I never saw him again.
 Option 2: He was a good role model for the community.

Sentence 1: When I was 18, there was a rapist in our area.
 Sentence 3: He pulled me over one night, and I was terrified
 Sentence 4:  He asked for my ID, flustered when he saw my father asleep in the back
 Sentence 5:  He quickly made an excuse, and left as I called the police
 Option 1: The woman was disguising herself as a taxi driver.
 Option 2: The man was disguising himself as an officer, driving an unmarked car.

Sentence 1: Jon was arrested for robbery.
 Sentence 3: The officers took his fingerprints and mugshots
 Sentence 4:  Jon was ashamed for what he did
 Sentence 5:  He was sentenced to five years
 Option 1: He was booked at the police station.
 Option 2: He died at the police station.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Sam's teacher assigned the class to make dioramas.
 Sentence 3: Sam did his best, but the diorama wasn't perfect
 Sentence 4:  Next to the other expert-looking models, it looked sloppy and simple
 Sentence 5:  Sam got an A because the teacher knew he made it himself
 Option 1: When he asked for help, his mom said that wouldn't be fair.
 Option 2: Sam was glad when she worked all night on it while he caught up on other homework.

Sentence 1: Sam was always creative.
 Sentence 3: His friends were really impressed
 Sentence 4:  They told him to enter a costume contest
 Sentence 5:  Sam wound up winning first place
 Option 1: He made a really elaborate costume for Halloween.
 Option 2: Unfortunately, the school didn't have celebrate holidays so he couldn't wear it there.

Sentence 1: Leonard sat down to draw a picture.
 Sentence 3: His art teacher praised his amazing dragon
 Sentence 4:  She entered it in the art fair
 Sentence 5:  Leonard was embarrassed that his mistake was getting rave reviews
 Option 1: He wasnt very good and he gave up quickly.
 Option 2: He tried to draw a frog, but it ended up looking like a dragon.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Ed got his oil changed.
 Sentence 3: He called a tow truck
 Sentence 4:  They took it back to the garage he had just left
 Sentence 5:  The mechanic took the old oil out but forgot to put new oil in
 Option 1: On the way home smoke started to come out of the engine.
 Option 2: He won a free oil change from work.

Sentence 1: My wife brought the car in for service today.
 Sentence 3: That  mechanic did not replace seals
 Sentence 4:  She went to another mechanic who ordered the part
 Sentence 5:  The seal will be replaced tomorrow
 Option 1: The car needed an axle seal, as a previous mechanic indicated.
 Option 2: The car needed an oil change, as a previous mechanic indicated.

Sentence 1: Dave was late for work like he was everyday.
 Sentence 3: A mile past the auto shop the car started smoking and ceasing up
 Sentence 4:  He had it towed back to the shop
 Sentence 5:  Dave was very late for work that day
 Option 1: He knew he needed to refill his gas tank, but today there was no time.
 Option 2: He knew he needed to get an oil change, but today there was no time.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Eleanor wanted some hot cocoa.
 Sentence 3: She had to walk up to the grocery store to buy some
 Sentence 4:  When she got home, she made a cup right away
 Sentence 5:  Then she sat in her chair and sipped it contentedly!
 Option 1: She checked her cupboards, and found some.
 Option 2: She checked her cupboards, but she had none.

Sentence 1: Kelly had a lot of cocoa left over in the house.
 Sentence 3: After she was done, she took a taste
 Sentence 4:  The taste was amazing
 Sentence 5:  Kelly couldn't believe it
 Option 1: She decided to invite her friends over for hot cocoa.
 Option 2: She decided she really wanted to make brownies.

Sentence 1: Candace was making hot cocoa in the microwave.
 Sentence 3: She careful used a fork to scoop the yucky bits out
 Sentence 4:  Luckily the hot cocoa was otherwise perfect
 Sentence 5:  Candace finished her cup in just a few minutes
 Option 1: She had heated some milk causing a gross film to develop.
 Option 2: The cup broke.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Bill took his lighter out and waited.
 Sentence 3: Bill flicked the lighter on
 Sentence 4:  He brought the flame to a fuse if a firework
 Sentence 5:  Once the fuse was lit he ran away
 Option 1: In the distance his friend told him not to light it.
 Option 2: In the distance his friend waved in a big gesture.

Sentence 1: Dale gathered wood for a campfire.
 Sentence 3: His friend chopped the wood
 Sentence 4:  Then his friend told Dale to start the fire
 Sentence 5:  Dave started the fire for everyone
 Option 1: He forgot his matches to start it with.
 Option 2: He put the wood on the ground.

Sentence 1: A man walked down the street and stopped to take out his phone.
 Sentence 3: The man asked the robber what would happened if he didn't comply
 Sentence 4:  Without saying anything, the robber brandished a gun
 Sentence 5:  The man thought he was bluffing so he ran away
 Option 1: Suddenly a robber appeared and demanded the phone.
 Option 2: Suddenly a police officer appeared and demanded the phone.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: John was buying some pumpkins for his family to carve.
 Sentence 3: Just as we was going to load up the car, he dropped the pumpkin
 Sentence 4:  It broke into pieces
 Sentence 5:  Luckily, John found another pumpkin that was almost as good
 Option 1: He had found his wife the perfect, unmarked pumpkin.
 Option 2: He had found his wife, the nastiest, most rotted pumpkin.

Sentence 1: John planted a pumpkin.
 Sentence 3: One day his pumpkin was so big he couldn't move it
 Sentence 4:  John got his dad to help
 Sentence 5:  They took it to the fair
 Option 1: He took good care of it.
 Option 2: He didn't take care of it and it didn't grow.

Sentence 1: Johnny's first grade class went to the pumpkin patch.
 Sentence 3: The only rule was they had to be able to carry it
 Sentence 4:  Johnny found his perfect pumpkin but couldn't pick it up
 Sentence 5:  He was very frustrated when he had to select a smaller one
 Option 1: The students were not allowed to pick out pumpkins.
 Option 2: They each got to pick out a pumpkin.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Last year I went on a trip to Vienna.
 Sentence 3: The only problem was that I got majorly sick
 Sentence 4:  I spent most of the trip in bed
 Sentence 5:  I learned to take better care of myself next time
 Option 1: I had a lot of fun.
 Option 2: I went hiking in the Alps every day.

Sentence 1: I wasn't feeling too well last weekend.
 Sentence 3: They told me it was a cold
 Sentence 4:  After giving me some medicine I headed home
 Sentence 5:  I felt better the next day!
 Option 1: I went to the doctor to see if something was wrong.
 Option 2: I stayed in bed because something was wrong.

Sentence 1: I went to work yesterday.
 Sentence 3: I went into the bathroom to clean up
 Sentence 4:  I saw that I was very sick
 Sentence 5:  I went home early from work
 Option 1: I felt great.
 Option 2: I began to cough.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Maya had a popular Youtube channel.
 Sentence 3: Unfortunately, she had run out of ideas
 Sentence 4:  Suddenly, she had the idea for a hair style tutorial
 Sentence 5:  She filmed the video and then posted it
 Option 1: Her subscribers asked her to set up a question-and-answer session.
 Option 2: She had a goal to post a video every day.

Sentence 1: Kennedy has a deep fascination with youtubers.
 Sentence 3: She checks for updates every day
 Sentence 4:  One day she got a message from a youtuber encouraging her to join
 Sentence 5:  Soon after she set up her own channel
 Option 1: However, he never subscribed to any channels.
 Option 2: She is subscribed to many channels.

Sentence 1: Sandy was watching a video on Youtube.
 Sentence 3: Sandy felt that the poem looked familiar
 Sentence 4:  Upon research, Sandy discovered it was a poem she wrote
 Sentence 5:  Sandy was glad to see her poem visualized on the screen
 Option 1: At the end of the video, there was a poem scrolling.
 Option 2: Sandy had never written any poems.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: I helped a customer today for nearly four hours.
 Sentence 3: I helped him pick a nice box and listened to what he was going to say
 Sentence 4:  I rung him up and sent him on his way, happy to have helped
 Sentence 5:  Only then did I realize I didn't put the ring in the box
 Option 1: He was looking for the perfect tv.
 Option 2: He was looking for the perfect engagement ring.

Sentence 1: Tim was at an antique store.
 Sentence 3: Tim bumped into some items
 Sentence 4:  One fell and shattered on the floor
 Sentence 5:  Tim had to pay for the expensive antique
 Option 1: He accidentally bumped into an item, but caught it before it fell.
 Option 2: He was a bit pre-occupied and not paying attention.

Sentence 1: Lakyn and her her boyfriend had been discussing engagement.
 Sentence 3: She went through catalogs and made note of the rings she loved
 Sentence 4:  Her boyfriend took the photos and went to the jewelry store
 Sentence 5:  She was so happy when he proposed and the ring was perfect
 Option 1: Lakyn was very worried about him picking a ring she wouldn't like.
 Option 2: Lakyn told him to save his money because she didn't want a ring.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Lindsey wanted some money to buy a new dress.
 Sentence 3: Lindsay brought a new red dress with the money her mother gave her
 Sentence 4:  Lindsay's mother asked her where she got the new red dress
 Sentence 5:  Lindsay felt guilty about lying to her mother
 Option 1: Lindsay told her mother that her daughter needed new school clothes.
 Option 2: Lindsay told her mother that her daughter needed clothes for the school dance.

Sentence 1: Amy was going to her grandmothers.
 Sentence 3: Her mother told her the dress was too fancy
 Sentence 4:  Amy put the dress on anyway
 Sentence 5:  Amy's mother marched her upstairs and made her change
 Option 1: Amy asked her mother if she could wear her favorite dress.
 Option 2: Amy asked her mother if she could choose what she will wear.

Sentence 1: Zakesha begged her mom for a new perm.
 Sentence 3: Zakesha thought she looked better after receiving the perm
 Sentence 4:  Zakesha met a new girl in school who'd never had a perm
 Sentence 5:  Zakesha envied how good the new girl's natural hair looked
 Option 1: Her mom didn't have the money to spare so she said no.
 Option 2: Her mom didn't have the money to spare but agreed anyway.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Lola didn't like meat.
 Sentence 3: She regretted it afterward
 Sentence 4:  Her belly was acting weird and she felt nauseous
 Sentence 5:  She promised herself she would never accept meat again no matter what
 Option 1: And when she was invited to her new boyfriend's house, she turned down some.
 Option 2: But when she was invited to her new boyfriend's house, she ate some.

Sentence 1: Jimmy went to the local diner to get some breakfast.
 Sentence 3: He decided to get both
 Sentence 4:  Jimmy left the restaurant with a huge heart burn
 Sentence 5:  He decided never to eat that much meat ever again
 Option 1: He couldn't decide whether to get waffles or pancakes.
 Option 2: He couldn't decide whether he wanted bacon or sausage.

Sentence 1: Tina wanted to become a vegetarian.
 Sentence 3: Tina then decided she would never eat meat again
 Sentence 4:  However she only lasted a week
 Sentence 5:  It was too hard
 Option 1: She no longer wanted to eat meat.
 Option 2: After one day, she gave in when she ate a hamburger.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Mae wanted to win the Tour de France.
 Sentence 3: She did the whole tour by herself outside the competition
 Sentence 4:  As her time was better than any other cyclist, she had hope
 Sentence 5:  The next year she enrolled and won
 Option 1: She practiced over many years to achieve her goal but will never win.
 Option 2: She practiced over many years to achieve her goal.

Sentence 1: Sally signed up for her first 5K.
 Sentence 3: She was determined to beat her personal record
 Sentence 4:  When race day came, she was ready
 Sentence 5:  Sally beat her record and finished in a great time
 Option 1: She had been training for a few months but will never beat her personal record.
 Option 2: She had been training for a few months.

Sentence 1: Lori wanted to win a title.
 Sentence 3: She practiced her talent every day
 Sentence 4:  She worked on her swimsuit competition
 Sentence 5:  When the local pageant came, Lori won a title
 Option 1: She was determined to go to the state competition this year.
 Option 2: She was determined to go to the international competition this year.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Love was a thing that seemed out of reach for Ernesto.
 Sentence 3: That all changed one day when he was set up on a blind date
 Sentence 4:  The date was love at first sight and they both couldn't to leave
 Sentence 5:  9 months later there was a baby and they ended up happily together
 Option 1: He thought there was no such thing as love.
 Option 2: He thought that love was only for the luckiest of people.

Sentence 1: Rex had given up on any dreams of becoming a father.
 Sentence 3: One day Rex met a nice woman who liked him despite his shortcomings
 Sentence 4:  They became married and eventually had a son
 Sentence 5:  Rex is very proud that he is now a father
 Option 1: Rex's doctor confirmed that he was sterile.
 Option 2: He was never a good looking man and he didn't have any money.

Sentence 1: Marcus feels like he will never have a girlfriend.
 Sentence 3: Finally, one day, he sits beside a girl in a coffee shop
 Sentence 4:  She introduces herself, and they begin talking for hours
 Sentence 5:  Marcus hopes that he might have finally met someone to love
 Option 1: He has given up on dating after many Years alone.
 Option 2: He joined an online dating service.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Randy had recently separated from his wife.
 Sentence 3: He considered trying to patch things up with Vera, his ex-wife
 Sentence 4:  He decided to get a puppy instead
 Sentence 5:  His decision made him happy and he no longer felt sad
 Option 1: He felt very lonely and sad all the time.
 Option 2: He felt very freed and happy all the time.

Sentence 1: Gavin was very sad when his best friend moved away.
 Sentence 3: They decided to surprise him with a new best friend, a puppy
 Sentence 4:  He came home from kindergarten one afternoon to his surprise
 Sentence 5:  There was a little yellow bundle of fur waiting to greet him
 Option 1: His parent were worried about how he was moping around.
 Option 2: His parent did not care about how he was moping around.

Sentence 1: Simon was sad because he didn't have any friends.
 Sentence 3: The family went to the animal shelter to look at dogs
 Sentence 4:  Simon picked out a puppy and named it Buster
 Sentence 5:  Now Simon is happy because he has friend
 Option 1: His parents thought a girlfriend would cheer him up.
 Option 2: His parents thought a puppy might cheer him up.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Joanna and Sarah were happy that the snow had gotten school cancelled.
 Sentence 3: First they made snow angels
 Sentence 4:  Then they made a huge crooked snowman
 Sentence 5:  They ended a day with a snowball fight before going back in
 Option 1: They put on thick snowsuits, boots, and gloves.
 Option 2: They spent the day warm indoors watching movies.

Sentence 1: The Johnson family was on a vacation in the mountains.
 Sentence 3: It began snowing outside and they were happy
 Sentence 4:  They all put on their jackets and went outside
 Sentence 5:  The Johnson family had a snowball fight
 Option 1: They were staying in a cabin.
 Option 2: It was summer, so they enjoyed picking berries and mushrooms.

Sentence 1: Elizabeth loved to do arts and crafts.
 Sentence 3: Elizabeth was getting bored sitting at home
 Sentence 4:  Then she remembered she could do art
 Sentence 5:  Elizabeth made a box for her earrings and had fun
 Option 1: One day school was resumed because of snow.
 Option 2: One day school was canceled because of snow.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.


Question:
Sentence 1: Wood was always good at the viola.
 Sentence 3: Now, he could play any song
 Sentence 4:  One day he found a song he couldn't play
 Sentence 5:  After a lot of hard work, Wood was able to play the song
 Option 1: He had practiced every day since has 8.
 Option 2: He had practiced every day since birth.

Sentence 1: Corwin learned to play Hot Cross Buns on the recorder.
 Sentence 3: One afternoon, he spent a whole hour playing his music
 Sentence 4:  On Friday, he played the song for his music teacher at school
 Sentence 5:  He was really proud of himself for playing every note perfectly!
 Option 1: He practiced and practiced, working to get better.
 Option 2: He eventually wanted to learn how to play the flute.

Sentence 1: Turner was very bad at the violin.
 Sentence 3: He worked hard and practiced every day
 Sentence 4:  Then one day, he played the song perfectly
 Sentence 5:  His parents were very impressed
 Option 1: He hated playing but his parents forced him.
 Option 2: His only dream was to get good at it.

Instruction: In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.