Phrasal verb turn

Module 1

Phrasal verb TURN

1. Study the rule:

turn into

• становиться, превращаться/ to change into, to become smb/smth else

turn down

• отказываться/ to refuse an offer, etc.

turn up

• увеличивать звук/ increase the volume

• приезжать, прибывать/ to arrive

• появляться/ to appear

turn off

• выключать/ to switch off

• сворачивать, поворачивать/ to change direction, to leave the road

turn back

• возвращаться/ to return

II. Match the columns:

III. Choose the correct particle:

1. The quiet little town turned (into, up, down) a busy cultural centre during carnival time.

2. We are too far from home: we can`t turn (back, into, up) to get the camera now.

3. I don`t believe how many people have turned (back, up, into) for the music festival.

4. It`s not a good idea to turn (down, up, into) their offer before you think about it properly.

5. Don`t turn (back, off, up) the TV, please.

IV. Complete the PHRASAL VERBS with the correct particle using prompts in brackets:

1. He wasn’t rich, but he never turned ___________________ anyone who needed help. (refused to help)

2. I love this song! Turn it ___________________. (increase the volume)
3. Once I leave my house, I never turn ___________________. (return)
4. Turn the lights ___________________ and I’ll bring the birthday cake and candles. (switch off)
5. Did Jack turn ___________________ at the concert in the end? (arrive)

V. Put in the proper phrasal particle:

1. It’s time to sleep, let’s turn___________________ the light.

2. Turn ___________________ the radio, if you are not listening.

3. He turned___________________ in bed.

4. The boat struck the stone and turned___________________ the way.

5. Don’t turn___________________ that job, Tom.

VI. Paraphrase the sentence using the PHRASAL VERB:

1. I applied to join the Air Force, but they refused me because of my eyesight.

2. It started as the holiday of a lifetime but soon became a nightmare.

3. Why has the air conditioning been switched off when it’s so hot?

4. Our cat appeared unexpectedly after we put posters up all over the neighbourhood.

5. I can barely hear the TV. Can you increase the volume a little?

VII. Correct the mistakes with the PHRASAL VERB:

1. I’m sure Emily will turn into his invitation.

2. Turn up the lights before you go.
3. A small spark could turn back a big fire.
4. Turn up the radio, please. It’s too loud.
5. It’s a high time for the visitors to turn down.

VIII. Make up 5 sentences:

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