Question #6428699Single Choice

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Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words surprised and astounded?

A. Julie was surprised to find out that her grandma was coming for a visit.

B. Julie was astounded to find out that her grandma was coming for a visit.

"Surprised" is antonym of "astounded".

"Surprised" is more intense than "astounded" and implies that Julie was even more shocked.

"Surprised" and "astounded" have different denotations.

"Astounded" is more intense than "surprised" and implies that Julie was even more shocked.

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