Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.
She was upset when she found out that her manuscript had been _____ by the publisher.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → turned down
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Turned down means to reject (an offer, application, or request). In the context of a publisher and a manuscript, it means the publisher refused to publish the work.
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Turned in means to submit (work or a paper) or to go to bed.
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Turned over means to hand over control or responsibility, or to flip something over.
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Turned out means to be discovered or revealed, or to attend an event.