Question

The movie...................... to be a great hit in spite of the controversies.

• A. turned up
• B. turned in
• C. turned out
• D. turned away

Answer 1

Answer:

C. turned out

The phrasal verb "turn out" means to happen in a particular way or to have a particular result, often one that is unexpected. In this sentence, it describes the outcome of the movie's release, which was a success despite the surrounding controversies.