Question

Complete the sentence with the correct usage of the phrasal verb:
It's so loud here. Can you _________ the radio a little?

• A. Turn off
• B. Turn up
• C. Turn down
• D. Turn on

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Turn down

Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs with an adjective or a preposition that function similar to an idiom, have a specific meaning to them and can be used in sentences. The meaning of the phrasal verbs given in the options are:

Option A) turn off: make someone feel bored or uninterested

Option B) turn up: arrive unexpectedly at someone's place

Option C) turn down: refuse or reject someone's offer OR reduce or lower the sound levels

Option D) turn on: to make someone interested in something

The sentence mentions about it being 'loud'. Therefore, the most likely phrasal verb to fill in the blank is option C) turn down. This completes the sentence meaningfully and is in context of the given sentence. The other options are out of context for the given sentence and so are incorrect answers.