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Difficulty: EasyPhrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

The company's board of directors decided to ________ the proposal because it did not align with their financial plans. Which of the following phrasal verbs best completes the sentence?

  1. turn downAnswer
  2. B
    turn out
  3. C
    turn off
  4. D
    turn over

Answer

turn down
The phrasal verb 'turn down' appropriately means to reject or decline an offer, application, or proposal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context
The sentence implies that the board declined or rejected the proposal due to financial misalignment.
The context requires a phrasal verb that conveys refusal or rejection.
2
Evaluate the meanings of the given phrasal verbs
'Turn down' signifies rejecting or declining an offer/proposal.
Matching particle selection to the context confirms 'turn down' as the correct standard English phrasal verb.

Key Concept

Phrasal Verbs with 'Turn'
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Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Verbs

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