Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: option_b
Explanation:
Introduction:
This question tests phrasal verb selection. The intended meaning is to refuse an offer.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
"Turn down" means refuse or reject. "Turn over" means flip, transfer, or hand control to someone; it does not fit here.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Determine intended semantics: refusal.2) Choose correct phrasal verb: "turned it down".3) Correct sentence: "I offered him part-time work, but he turned it down, saying that he would rather wait for a full-time job."
Verification / Alternative check:
Minor spacing error before the period in D is stylistic; the tested grammatical error is in B.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A: Grammatical.C: Reporting verb phrase is fine.D: Comparative preference with "rather" is correct (ignore extra space).
Common Pitfalls:
Choosing the wrong particle in phrasal verbs.
Final Answer:
B (Replace "turned it over" with "turned it down")
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