Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: After dropping his shoes in the pool, he used some towels because the _ were dry.

Choice 1: After dropping his shoes in the pool, he used some towels because the shoes were dry.
Choice 2: After dropping his shoes in the pool, he used some towels because the towels were dry.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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2. The sentence should read "After dropping his shoes in the pool, he used some towels because the towels were dry." is incorrect