Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Having outgrown diapers, the child switched to shorts but not pants, as the _ fit perfectly.

Choice 1: Having outgrown diapers, the child switched to shorts but not pants, as the shorts fit perfectly.
Choice 2: Having outgrown diapers, the child switched to shorts but not pants, as the pants fit perfectly.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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