Question

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the highlighted word.

Two of the competitors failed to appear for the race.

A turn down Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B turn up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C turn around Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D turn on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The phrasal verb ‘turn up’ means ‘to arrive or appear somewhere, usually unexpectedly or in a way that was not planned’. Turn down- to refuse an offer or request. Turn around- to change an unsuccessful business, plan, or system so that it becomes successful. Turn on- to start to show a particular quality.

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