GIVING BRANLIEST

Which set of transition words, in order, best clarifies the order of events in the passage?

[_____], the Watson family was awakened early by a loud crash coming from the kitchen. [_____], they all figured it was their pesky cat, Robbie Whiskers, knocking something over. But the crash was followed by the strange sound of metal tapping against the floor. [_____], they heard robotic beeps and knew that this was not the sound of Robbie Whiskers.



a. One morning, At first, Then

b. In the beginning, This time, Next time

c. Once, Suddenly, Earlier

d. At first, Meanwhile, Eventually