Learn · Sentences Expressing Emotions

I was really shocked by the news.

A2

Sentence

Narrator

I was really shocked by the news.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You might be shocked by the news, but try to stay calm.

Describing Habits

I rarely react strongly to news, but this time I was really shocked.

Asking About Others

Were you shocked by the news as well?

Sharing Hypotheticals

I wouldn't have been so shocked if I had known beforehand.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The news profoundly surprised me.

Casual

I was totally blown away by the news.

Simpler English

The news surprised me a lot.

Phrases to learn

shocked by the news

To be greatly surprised or astonished by some information.