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Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II.

List-I (Sentences)List-II (Phrasal verbs)
(A) Rita was advised to ___the business proposal if she had the slightest doubt.(I) turn up
(B) After the divorce, he tried to ___ the children ___ their mother.(II) turn down
(C) I was told that if I don't ___ on time I would be antagonising my boss.(III) turn off
(D) Before you go to bed ___ the lights.(IV) turn against

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

'Turn down' means to reject, so Rita should turn down the doubtful proposal (A)-(II). 'Turn against' means to make hostile towards, fitting the children and their mother (B)-(IV). 'Turn up' means to arrive, so one must turn up on time (C)-(I). 'Turn off' means to switch off the lights (D)-(III).

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