Question

Choose the correct word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.

He was surprised ____ the news.

• A. by
• B. at
• C. with
• D. for

Answer 1

The correct option is B at

Option B is the correct answer because 'at' is used to used with adjectives (surprised) to show the cause of something.

Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'by' is used to indicate proximity or agency, 'with' is used to indicate being together or being involved and 'for' is used to indicate the use of something.