My English book says:

1. Incorrect: It is very much surprising. 2. Correct: It is very surprising. 3. Incorrect: He was very surprised by the news. 4. Correct: He was much surprised by the news.

Can you tell why the correct ones are correct and incorrect ones incorrect?

My English book, Dr P Prasad's "Communication Skills" says:

1. Incorrect: It is very much surprising. 2. Correct: It is very surprising. 3. Incorrect: He was very surprised by the news. 4. Correct: He was much surprised by the news.

Can you tell why the correct ones are correct and incorrect ones incorrect?

My English book says:

Incorrect:It is very much surprising.

Correct:It is very surprising.

Incorrect:He was very surprised by the news.

Correct:He was much surprised by the news.

Can you tell why the correct ones are correct and incorrect ones incorrect?

My English book says:

1. Incorrect: It is very much surprising. 2. Correct: It is very surprising. 3. Incorrect: He was very surprised by the news. 4. Correct: He was much surprised by the news.

Can you tell why the correct ones are correct and incorrect ones incorrect?