She was really surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned. vs She was real surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned.

The correct phrase is: 'she was really surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned.' The word 'really' is the correct adverb to use in this context to emphasize the degree of surprise. 'Real' is not the appropriate adverb to use in this case.

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She was really surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The adverb 'really' is used to emphasize the degree of surprise in this context.

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I have to say, I am really surprised to hear this.
When I came back, I was really surprised to see my mother and sister sent there.
I'm surprised to hear that, Judge.
I was surprised to hear that you'd join us.
A lot of people would be surprised to hear that coming from you.
You were surprised to hear that we were a couple.
I bet the people who own them would be surprised to hear that.
I am surprised to hear that you are not already a member.
[I was really surprised to find out that your photo exhibition will be displayed in New York.]
Mr. Dresden, I was surprised to hear that you hadn't gone to the hotel.
I'm not surprised to hear that Sergeant Berry is prepared to testify
I was surprised to hear that you spoke up for Mr. Hobbs.
See who isn't surprised to hear that Eric Riley broke his parole and his neck.
There are those who'd be surprised to hear that a man of your status frequented such an establishment.
You won't be surprised to hear that I've been monitoring you for a while now.
Well, you may not be surprised to hear that I'm rather more on Peter's side of the fence.
You may be surprised to hear that secret searches of email By the government seem to be commonplace.
Wish I could say I was surprised to hear that kind of intolerance from someone in this town.
You may be surprised to hear that a match wanted by everyone can turn out to be extremely happy.
That's why I was so surprised to hear that you'd been talking to Rawling... a lot.

She was real surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Real' is not the appropriate adverb to use in this context.

The correct adverb to use in this context is 'really' to emphasize the degree of surprise.

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I'm surprised to hear that, Judge.
I was surprised to hear that you'd join us.
A lot of people would be surprised to hear that coming from you.
You were surprised to hear that we were a couple.
I bet the people who own them would be surprised to hear that.
I am surprised to hear that you are not already a member.
Mr. Dresden, I was surprised to hear that you hadn't gone to the hotel.
I'm not surprised to hear that Sergeant Berry is prepared to testify
I was surprised to hear that you spoke up for Mr. Hobbs.
See who isn't surprised to hear that Eric Riley broke his parole and his neck.
There are those who'd be surprised to hear that a man of your status frequented such an establishment.
You won't be surprised to hear that I've been monitoring you for a while now.
Well, you may not be surprised to hear that I'm rather more on Peter's side of the fence.
You may be surprised to hear that secret searches of email By the government seem to be commonplace.
Wish I could say I was surprised to hear that kind of intolerance from someone in this town.
You may be surprised to hear that a match wanted by everyone can turn out to be extremely happy.
That's why I was so surprised to hear that you'd been talking to Rawling... a lot.
I wouldn't be a bit surprised to hear that the rest of the haul... is with your late husband, Mr. Taylor.
However, you will not be surprised to hear that my amendments go beyond the recommendations contained in those paragraphs.
Mr Dupuis, you will not be surprised to hear that I spent some time last night studying this matter.

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She was really surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned. vs She was real surprised to hear that her supervisor had resigned.