The student was surprised by the test.

Meaning: This means that the student felt astonishment or wonder as a result of the test.

Choice of Words: Surprised means feeling astonishment or wonder. By is a preposition that indicates a cause or agent.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The diligent student studied for the test.
• The diligent student studied hard for the upcoming test.
• The diligent student studied for the upcoming test.
• The diligent student studied hard for the test.
• The student studied hard for the test.
• Student studies hard for test.
• The diligent student studied diligently for the challenging test.
• The student studied hard for the test and passed with flying colors.
• Student studied hard for test.
• The teacher quickly gave the student a test before the class began.