Fill in the blank with the correct prepositional word: “She turned ______ my request.”

Correct answer: Down. “Turn down” means to reject.

Background: Phrasal verbs change meaning with the preposition.

• Off: “Turn off” means to switch off something.
• Up: “Turn up” means to arrive or increase the volume.
• Against: “Turn against” means to become hostile to someone.

Did you know? “Turn down” can also mean to lower the volume.

Memory trick: Turn down = say no.