Suddenly, our teacher announced that it was time for the quiz. Was our class ever surprised! __________, he had informed us that the quiz would happen tomorrow.

Which word best completes the passage above?

Afterwards

Earlier

Equally

Nevertheless

Question

Suddenly, our teacher announced that it was time for the quiz. Was our class ever surprised! __________, he had informed us that the quiz would happen tomorrow.

Which word best completes the passage above?

 Afterwards

 Earlier

 Equally

 Nevertheless

ipwnbunnies · Answer

I would say 'afterwards'. Since after the class showed being surprised, the teacher announced the quiz was tomorrow.

anonymous · Answer

@iPwnBunnies wouldn't the answer be "earlier?" because of the words "he had" in the sentence?

anonymous · Answer

I would say earlier because it says "had" instead of before.

anonymous · Answer

@helpval22 read my mind :o thanks for verifying!

anonymous · Answer

Thank you both for your help!

anonymous · Answer

No problem :)

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Then why would the class be surprised if he announced it earlier?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Oh, that's what helpval just said. cx

anonymous · Answer

@iPwnBunnies because they that that it was going to be the day after :3 I think xD

ipwnbunnies · Answer

OH, now I get it. I'm sorry. Yeah, I understand now. It is 'earlier.

anonymous · Answer

hehehe 
 It's okay ^w^ Thanks again for the help! ;-; It means a lot @iPwnBunnies 
And you too of course! ;-; @helpval22

studystagram · Answer

Earlier

undeadknight26 · Answer

I was bouta choose Afterwards...Good thing i looked at this lol...I thought the same as you @ipwnbunnies