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Phrasal verbs with turn

1. Match the phrasal verbs on the left with their definitions on the right. Some phrasal verbs have more than one meaning. Turn down (x2) Turn on Turn off Turn out Turn up (x2) Turn away Turn over Turn back Turn to Turn into Turn around upside down Turn in (x2) To refuse entry to somebody To deactivate or stop something To go to somebody for help or advice To become To go to bed To refuse something To interrupt a journey and return To increase something To decrease something To report someone to the authorities To change position so sth is To result, to happen To arrive somewhere To activate something or start it up To change direction (of something)

2. Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb.

Could you ____________________ the TV when youve finished watching it please? He promised he would come to the party but he didnt _______________________.

Were lost, I think we should ________________________ and try that other road. Ive had a difficult year, but luckily I have plenty of friends I can ________________ for support. I hadnt expected the concert to be very good, but as it ___________________, I really enjoyed it. Wayne Rooney ________________________ the first contract he was offered by Manchester United. Do you mind ____________________ the radio please? I want to listen to the football. Im knackered, I think Ill ____________________ for the night. Goodnight! We tried to get in to the nightclub but the doormen __________ us ____________ because we didnt have the right shoes. I was halfway to work when I had to _________________________ because I realised Id forgotten my lunch! Gareth Bale was a fairly good footballer before, but he has ______________________ one of the best footballers in the world recently. We need to cook the steak on both sides, so we will need to __________ it ___________ after 5 minutes or so. I knew that Michael had stolen the money, so I decided to ___________ him ___________ to the police.

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