diff --git a/classquiz/socket_server/__init__.py b/classquiz/socket_server/__init__.py
index 253864d..5ff3e6b 100644
--- a/classquiz/socket_server/__init__.py
+++ b/classquiz/socket_server/__init__.py
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ async def submit_answer(sid: str, data: dict):
     question_index = int(float(data.question_index))
     game_data = await PlayGame.get_from_redis(session["game_pin"])
 
-    if game_data.current_question != question_index:
+    if question_index != game_data.current_question:
         await sio.emit("question_not_active", room=sid)
         return