Joe's parents were in shock after they heard he cheated on the big test. He is deeply shocked (by / at) his friend's death. Which preposition would be used in this sentence?
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The nation was shocked _____ the news of the minister's assassination.(by / at).
I was shocked that meghan markle wore a sleeveless dress to a memorial church service, as if she was going to a smart barbecue.
Hi, is it the same to say joe's parents were shocked instead of the bolded part in the above? If you use “shocking”, it is you who are shocked. I would expect that “shocked” is the intended meaning. Which preposition is appropriate here and why?
I didn't get a shock, which i'd keep for a sudden. It does not have to be negative. In your sentence, if you use “shocked”, it is her who is shocked. The difference between shocked by something and the two is pretty conspicuous to me but when it comes to differentiate between the at and with options i am grasping at straws.
I was shocked by your behaviour seems like the only variation that i would reach for in my everyday life.
My choice is at, but i don't know how to explain it. Be shocked at (learning) is similar to be very surprised (to learn).
