| Idx | 2585 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | surprised |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | I was pleasantly surprised about the variety of food in England. |
| Correct Sentence | I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of food in England. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | I was pleasantly surprised [[about]] the variety of food in England. |
| Cloze Sentence | I was pleasantly surprised [[by]] the variety of food in England. |
| Cloze Answer | by |
| Choices | about | by |
| Explanation | surprised at/by sth (NOT about/for/of etc ): 'I was surprised at the difference in their ages - he was old enough to be her father.' 'I knew she would do well and wasn't at all surprised by her results.' |
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