His proposal was so strange that everyone _ it _.
Correct answer: A. turned ... down
- A. turned ... down
- B. turned ... over
- C. turned ... out
- D. turned ... up
Explanation
The correct answer is turned ... down. This verb phrase indicates that everyone rejected the proposal because it was deemed too strange. The other options do not convey the correct reaction to the proposal:turned ... over: Suggests deliberation rather than rejection.turned ... out: Refers to results, not reactions.turned ... up: Implies arrival, which is irrelevant in this context.Thus, the only option that accurately reflects the sentiment expressed in the sentence is 'turned ... down.'
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