The next morning I arise vs And to my surprise

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'The next morning I arise' indicates the action of getting up in the morning, while 'And to my surprise' introduces a surprising event or revelation. They serve different purposes in a sentence and are not interchangeable.

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The next morning I arise

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the action of getting up in the morning.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of waking up or getting out of bed in the morning that follows a previous day.

Examples:

The next morning I arise feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
After a good night's sleep, the next morning I arise early to start my day.
Each day, the next morning I arise with a sense of purpose and determination.

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Adjustment time for the newbies appears to be over at 6 a.m. the next morning. I arise to find the gang ushering in the new day with mimosas, Kona coffee, and ...

Alternatives:

The following morning I get up
The next day I wake up
In the morning, I rise
The next morning, I awaken
Upon waking the next morning

And to my surprise

This phrase is correct and is used to introduce a surprising event or revelation.

This phrase is used to express astonishment or unexpectedness when something surprising happens or is revealed.

Examples:

And to my surprise, I found a hidden treasure in the attic.
I opened the door, and to my surprise, my friends had thrown me a surprise party.
The experiment failed, and to my surprise, a new solution emerged.

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Oct 18, 2015 ... I peeked around the corner and, to my surprise, my classmate was crying in the corner. proper comma placement? I have a feeling it's not.
And to my surprise, she opened the door and I started smiling. Took my keys out the ignition. Damn I've been out here for some hours. My phone was dead, the ...
Aug 16, 2012 ... ... to place "to my surprise" in the following sentence : One day, as I was explaining about conjugation and to my surprise, she said that it was.
Jun 20, 2011 ... ... (but after the coordinating conjunction), each consisting of one of the two statements: “I went for a walk and, to my surprise, I saw a dinosaur.

Alternatives:

Much to my surprise
Surprisingly
To my amazement
Unexpectedly
In a surprising turn of events

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The next morning I arise vs And to my surprise