Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Everybody was alarmed with the news of his murder.
(1) on
(2) after
(3) at
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
It is an appropriate preposition to use in this context. When someone is alarmed or shocked by the news, they are typically alarmed at the news. This preposition conveys the correct meaning.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Everybody was alarmed at the news of his murder."
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