A thing can become different, or someone can make it different.
The idea
Turn often comes before an adjective for a new state or colour. Change can mean become different, alter something, or replace it.
| Verb | Common use |
|---|---|
| turn + adjective | become a state or colour |
| change | become different, alter or replace |
Examples
- The leaves turned yellow in October.
- The sky turned dark before the storm.
- Mina turned red when everyone looked at her.
- We changed our plans because of the rain.
- Leo changed the light bulb in the kitchen.
- The weather changed during our walk.
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Watch out
Do not say turn the plan to mean alter it: say change the plan. Both verbs have other uses too.
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Choose the correct word. The traffic light began to ___ green. (turn / change)
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turn
turn: The light becomes green.
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the date on the invitation. (turn / change)
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change
change: The date is being altered.
Choose the correct word. The café will ___ its old chairs for new ones. (turn / change)
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change
change: The old chairs are being replaced.
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Choose the correct word. The traffic light began to ___ green. (turn / change)
Choose the correct word. Please ___ the date on the invitation. (turn / change)
Choose the correct word. The café will ___ its old chairs for new ones. (turn / change)
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