Q:

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

• 1
  He was surprised as a result of the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.
• 2
  He was surprised at the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections.
• 3
  He was surprised by the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections .
• 4
  He was surprised with the news of the success of a poor candidate in the elections .