Q357
I was alarmed . . . . . . . . his death.
A.
by
B.
at
AnswerC.
upon
D.
from
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
One would be 'alarmed by' a loud explosion, and 'alarmed at' the realization that one would be driving past the explosion site within a few seconds if you didn't stop the car. Both 'by' and 'at' are correct depending on the context. Here 'at' is the correct answer.