| Idx | 2584 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | surprised |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Paola was very surprised for the low prices. |
| Correct Sentence | Paola was very surprised at the low prices. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Paola was very surprised [[for]] the low prices. |
| Cloze Sentence | Paola was very surprised [[at]] the low prices. |
| Cloze Answer | at |
| Choices | at | for |
| 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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