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Tushar Rawat

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· 1 Months ago

? (Question: 257469.16 )

surprised at her indolent behavior
surprised by the news .

Question:

Directions: A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. 

The news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections surprised him. 

Options:
A)

He was surprised by the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections. 

B)

He was surprised with the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections. 

C)

He was surprised as a result of the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections. 

D)

He was surprised at the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.

Solution:

Ans: (d) He was surprised at the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.

Partha

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· 1 Months ago

Surprised at is correct in this context.
Surprise at - when something happens contrary to normal
Surprise by - when something is not at all expected
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