Languages › English as a Second Language Phrasal Verbs with Turn - ESL Quiz Do you know the correct form of these phrasal verbs with 'turn'? Share Flipboard Email Turn Back the Clock. Blend Images - PBNJ Productions / Getty Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. John turned ______ to be a good student. into out up Correct Wrong turn out to be / inseparable phrasal verb = become after after a long period of time The company turned out to be fake and we lost our money. 2. The criminal decided to turn _______ the stolen money. in out of Correct Wrong turn something in / separable phrasal verb = return something that was stolen or lost into the proper authorities She turned in the evidence to the police. 3. Make sure you turn ______ the light when you leave. on in out Correct Wrong turn off / out lights / separable phrasal verb = make dark by switching off the light He turned off the lights as he walked out of the room. 4. He eventually turned _____ at the party at 7 o'clock. in out up Correct Wrong turn up somewhere / inseparable phrasal verb = arrive unexpectedly somewhere The boy turned up on the beach swimming as if nothing had happened. 5. I think we should turn ________ and go home. It's getting dark. around in over Correct Wrong turn around / intransitive phrasal verb = go back and not complete a journey I think we went the wrong way. Let's turn around. 6. I'm tired. Let's turn ___. in up over Correct Wrong turn in / intransitive phrasal verb = go to bed Turned in early last night. 7. Could you please turn ________ the stereo? The music is too loud. up down out Correct Wrong turn up / down music, volume, TV, etc. = increase or decrease the volume I can't hear the TV. Can you turn it up? 8. The dog turned ________ its master and bit him! over against away Correct Wrong turn against something or someone / inseparable phrasal verb = change attitudes toward the negative after believing in or supporting someone or something Be careful or the crowd will turn against us. 9. They had to turn _____ more than 200 visitors to the exhibit. up away over Correct Wrong turn people away / separable phrasal verb = not allow to enter a space because there are too many other people They turned more than twenty applicants away from the open interview. 10. He was completely shocked that his friend turned ______ him on the final vote. against off over Correct Wrong turn against something or someone / inseparable phrasal verb = change attitudes toward the negative after believing in or supporting someone or something Be careful or the crowd will turn against us. 11. When you don't know what to do, turn ____ Jim for advice. on off to Correct Wrong turn to someone or something / inseparable phrasal verb = look to someone or something for advice on something or support He turned to whiskey because he was so sad. 12. I'd like to turn this meeting _____ to Mr Smith. up through over Correct Wrong turn something over to another / separable phrasal verb = give control of something to another person He turned the company over to his son. 13. You can't turn _____ the clock! You have to keep on living for the present. over under back Correct Wrong turn back the clock = idiom: go back in time She often wishes she could turn back the clock. 14. My son turned ___ to be OK. I'm very proud of him. out into over Correct Wrong turn out to be / inseparable phrasal verb = become after after a long period of time The company turned out to be fake and we lost our money. 15. I was looking for some old pictures when this turned ____. off up to Correct Wrong turn up / intransitive phrasal verb = arrive unexpectedly Peter turned up at the party last week. Phrasal Verbs with Turn - ESL Quiz You got: % Correct. Phrasal Verbs with Turn Expert You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images You know a lot of phrasal verbs with 'turn'. Congratulations! Remember that phrasal verbs can be transitive (take an object) or intransitive (not take an object) and separable and inseparable. For example, 'get away' is intransitive. You can study more phrasal verbs with this reference list. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Phrasal Verbs with Turn - ESL Quiz You got: % Correct. Phrasal Verbs with Turn Intermediate You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You understand a number of phrasal verbs with 'turn/, but there are certainly more that you can learn. Phrasal verbs are separable when they separate to take an object or inseparable when they must stay together. Sharon turned the volume up. = separable The stock market took off last week. = inseparable. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Phrasal Verbs with Turn - ESL Quiz You got: % Correct. Phrasal Verbs with Turn Beginner You'll need to study more!. John Fedele / Blend Images / Getty Images You'll need to study more phrasal verbs with 'turn', but that's OK. In fact, there are thousands of phrasal verbs, so take your time! Remember that phrasal verbs can be separable or inseparable. Learn how to study phrasal verbs and continue learning. Sharon turned the volume up. = separable The stock market took off last week. = inseparable. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email