Depending on the preposition that follows the verb TURN, it may have different meanings, for example:
- I usually turn to my father for help. (ask someone for help/advice)
- The man turned out to be my mother's lost brother. (proved to be)
- Please, turn on the computer. (make it function / work)
- She turned into a vegetarian at the age of sixteen. (became)
- Nobody turned up for the party yesterday. (came/arrived)
You can check the different meanings of the phrasal verbs with turn, here: MacMillan Dictionary online
Exercise
Phrasal verbs with TURN – Complete the sentences with the missing particle to form phrasal verbs with the verb TURN.
down(2) · into(2) · out(5) · on(5)
| 1. | Can you turn the TV ? I'm trying to work. |
| 2. | Don't forget to turn the lights when you go! |
| 3. | Hollywood discovered her and turned her a star. |
| 4. | It was a difficult time, but eventually things turned all right. |
| 5. | It was Walter who turned me to vegetarian food. |
| 6. | Jake turned his computer and checked his mail. |
| 7. | Peter turned Rae and screamed, 'Get out of my sight!' |
| 8. | Science fiction just doesn't turn me . |
| 9. | That guy turned to be Maria's second cousin. |
| 10. | The way he looked at her really turned her . |
| 11. | They offered her the job but she turned it . |
| 12. | Thousands turned to watch yesterday's match against Ireland. |
| 13. | To my surprise, it turned that I was wrong. |
| 14. | Weeks turned months, and still there was no letter. |
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