Surprise Rating Task (Experiment A, Set 1)

Nina also wrote the summary and shared it with everyone.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Nina wrote the summary and shared it?

Nancy hadn’t taken the late bus home before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Nancy hadn’t taken the late bus home before?

It was Diana who switched the labels on the two bottles.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one switched the labels on the two bottles?

If someone other than Megan signs up for the art class, the teacher will set a start date.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Megan has signed up for the art class?

There was a projector in Daisy’s home.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that there was a projector in Daisy’s home?

Lucy also brought fruit and shared it with everyone.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Lucy brought fruit and shared it with everyone?

If Kira has taken yoga classes before, her brother will want to know more.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Kira has taken yoga classes before?

Kai’s office had a coffee machine.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Kai’s office had a coffee machine?

Noah stopped taking piano lessons on weekends.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Noah hadn’t taken piano lessons on weekends before?

If someone other than George comes to training, the coach will give a short update before practice.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than George has come to training?

Oliver had ridden a bike to campus before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Oliver had ridden a bike to campus before?

The massage chair at Apex Gym stopped mid-session.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Apex Gym didn’t have a massage chair?

If someone deletes the homework file, the teacher will be very worried.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone has deleted the homework file?

Someone other than John stayed late at work.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than John stayed late at work?

Jason won the tennis tournament at Lakeview Courts.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Jason didn’t take part in the tennis tournament at Lakeview Courts?

If Winton Clinic has a small fish tank, patients will feel calmer while waiting.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Winton Clinic has a small fish tank?

If someone puts up a “Class canceled” sign, then everyone will leave.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone has put up a “Class canceled” sign?

It was Gary who tore a page from the notebook.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one tore a page from the notebook?

Steve didn’t know that the side-door key was in the drawer.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the side-door key was in the drawer?

If Oscar has had energy drinks at lunch before, his coworkers will ask him about it.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Oscar has had energy drinks at lunch before?

Adam knew that the discount tickets were sold out online already.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the discount tickets weren’t sold out online?

The whiteboard in Ridge Building was covered with reminders.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Ridge Building had a whiteboard?

If the Wi-Fi in Zara’s apartment is down, she will study in a café.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the Wi-Fi in Zara’s apartment is down?

Lisa won the bike race at Meadow Road.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Lisa didn’t compete in the bike race at Meadow Road?

The practice studio at Aria School wasn’t available.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Aria School had a practice studio?

If the elevator line is long, Holly will check her email while waiting.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the elevator line is long?

It’s not true that someone other than Lucas arrived early.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Lucas arrived early?

It wasn’t Carl who used the blue marker in art class.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone used the blue marker in art class?

The Route 6 bus arrived early this morning.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the Route 6 bus arrived early this morning?

Blake hadn’t cooked dinner at home before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Blake hadn’t cooked dinner at home before?

If Robert wins the speech contest at Oakridge Center, he will get a certificate.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Robert isn’t in the speech contest at Oakridge Center?

If Beth’s apartment has a pet-friendly policy, she will keep a cat.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Beth’s apartment has a pet-friendly policy?

Claire didn’t compete in the swimming race at Harbor Pool.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Claire didn’t compete in the swimming race at Harbor Pool?

Ryan also joined the video call.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Ryan joined the video call?

Serena didn’t stop wearing earplugs at night.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Serena had worn earplugs at night before?

Pico Cinema didn’t have an IMAX screen.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Pico Cinema didn’t have an IMAX screen?

If Lily also posts the photo in the chat, there will be some replies.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Lily has posted the photo in the chat?

It’s not true that Felix also left an online review.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Felix left an online review?

The power didn’t go out when the storm hit.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the power didn’t go out when the storm hit?

If Paula knows that the café is full, she will look at the menu for a bit.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the café isn’t full?

Katie didn’t win the dance contest at Silver Hall.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Katie joined the dance contest at Silver Hall?

No one took the red umbrella from the rack.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one took the red umbrella from the rack?

The standing desk in Nex’s office was not stable.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that there wasn’t a standing desk in Nex’s office?

It’s not true that Mark also printed the notes for the meeting.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Mark printed the notes?

It’s not true that someone other than Ethan canceled the booking.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Ethan canceled the booking?

Hana stopped buying fresh bread on Fridays.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Hana hadn’t bought fresh bread on Fridays before?

Henry didn’t win the reading quiz at Maple Bookstore.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Henry signed up for the reading quiz at Maple Bookstore?

It’s not true that someone other than Isla bought the tickets.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Isla bought the tickets?

If Rachel wins the debate contest at Parkview School, her name will be listed online.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Rachel isn’t in the debate contest at Parkview School?

The kids’ menu at Caro Cafe wasn’t very clear.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that there was a kids’ menu at Caro Cafe?

No one opened the window on the bus.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one opened the window on the bus?

If Harry knows that the phone is out of service, he will stand near a window.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the phone isn’t out of service?

Eric didn’t know that Leo’s package was at the front desk today.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Leo’s package was at the front desk today?

No one turned off the lights in Room 3.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one turned off the lights in Room 3?

The bread maker in Scott’s kitchen was too slow.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Scott’s kitchen didn’t have a bread maker?

Ivy didn’t know that the cake was ready when the first guest arrived.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the cake was ready when the first guest arrived?

If Chris joins the math contest at Hillview, he will take a photo to remember it.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Chris is in the math contest at Hillview?

Marin Station didn’t have a bookstore.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Marin Station didn’t have a bookstore?

It wasn’t Linda who knocked over the chair in the meeting room.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone knocked over the chair in the meeting room?

Peter played in the volleyball match at Northside Gym.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Peter played in the volleyball match at Northside Gym?

Room 3 didn’t have a piano.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Room 3 didn’t have a piano?

If Rowan stops taking a short walk after lunch, Evan will do the same.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Rowan hasn’t taken a short walk after lunch before?

The meeting started a bit late this morning.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the meeting started a bit late this morning?

If someone other than Sarah submits the job application, the office will quickly inform the manager.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Sarah has submitted the job application?

If Sean wins the football match at Seaside Field, he will feel really excited.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Sean isn’t playing in the football match at Seaside Field?

Someone lost a wallet in the hallway.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone lost a wallet in the hallway?

The flight from Oakridge to Fairview was delayed.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the flight from Oakridge to Fairview was delayed?

If Liam stops buying bubble tea in the afternoon, his classmates won’t be surprised.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Liam hasn’t bought bubble tea in the afternoon before?

David didn’t sign up for the 5K race at Brookfield Park.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that David didn’t sign up for the 5K race at Brookfield Park?

Ethan had watched scary movies alone before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Ethan had watched scary movies alone before?

If Mia knows that the waiting room is full, she will step outside for a minute.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the waiting room isn’t full?

Amy didn’t enter the cooking contest at Sunny Cafe.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Amy didn’t enter the cooking contest at Sunny Cafe?

Someone other than Ella offered to help today.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Ella offered to help today?

If Alex also brings snacks to the game night, there won’t be enough drinks.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than Alex has brought snacks to the game night?

Aaron knew that Kevin’s dentist appointment was canceled today.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Kevin’s dentist appointment wasn’t canceled today?

Someone spilled coffee on the new poster.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone spilled coffee on the new poster?

If Paige stops studying in the library, her roommate will talk about it later.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Paige hasn’t studied in the library before?

It was Paul who moved the box behind the door.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one moved the box behind the door?

Michael took part in the chess tournament at Riverdale Club.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Michael took part in the chess tournament at Riverdale Club?

Susan didn’t stop carrying cash with her.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Susan had carried cash with her before?

If it is Frank who tells the teacher about the note, the class will stay late.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one has told the teacher about the note?

There was a mini fridge in Anna’s dorm room.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that there was a mini fridge in Anna’s dorm room?

Julia didn’t win the poster contest at Redbridge School.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Julia took part in the poster contest at Redbridge School?

If the shuttle bus at Cedar Hotel arrives late, guests will take a taxi.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Cedar Hotel doesn’t have a shuttle bus?

If Sara has driven to work before, her sister will probably do the same.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Sara has driven to work before?

It’s not true that Ava also sent a reminder text.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Ava sent a reminder text?

Nick won the video game tournament at Kingsway Mall.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Nick didn’t enter the video game tournament at Kingsway Mall?

If Delta Park has a skate ramp, teenagers will practice tricks there.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Delta Park has a skate ramp?

If Laura joins the quiz competition at Westgate School, she will tell her family that night.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Laura is in the quiz competition at Westgate School?

Jules stopped watching cooking videos at night.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Jules hadn’t watched cooking videos at night before?

Emily entered the drawing contest at Pine Street Library.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Emily entered the drawing contest at Pine Street Library?

The door wasn’t locked when they left for lunch.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the door wasn’t locked when they left for lunch?

If it is Arthur who sends the payment to the wrong person, we will lose the money.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one has sent the payment to the wrong person?

It wasn’t Emma who locked the back gate after class.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone locked the back gate after class?

Someone other than Olivia paid the parking fee.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone other than Olivia paid the parking fee?

If it is Jessica who texts the plan to the wrong chat, the plan will fail.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one has texted the plan to the wrong chat?

If the pronunciation app for Neil’s course crashes, students will use phone recordings.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Neil’s course doesn’t have a pronunciation app?

Someone has scratched the phone screen.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone has scratched the phone screen?

If the shop is busy, Zoe will look around for a bit.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that the shop is busy?

If the spare room in Mary’s apartment gets cold, her friends will use extra blankets.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Mary’s apartment doesn’t have a spare room?

Tessa didn’t stop using a travel mug.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Tessa had used a travel mug before?

Daniel had brought lunch from home before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Daniel had brought lunch from home before?

If James also calls the repair hotline, the call will be transferred to the right team.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that no one other than James has called the repair hotline?

Maya knew that Grace’s store closed a bit early this afternoon.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Grace’s store didn’t close early this afternoon?

If someone posts the photo in the group chat, the plan will be ruined.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that someone has posted the photo in the group chat?

Charlie hadn’t used a paper map before.

Q: How surprised would you be to learn that Charlie hadn’t used a paper map before?