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

• A. He was surprised as a result of the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.
• B. He was surprised at the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.
• C. He was surprised by the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections .
• D. He was surprised with the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections .