This is a polite request using the modal verb "could". The phrase "turn down" is a phrasal verb that means to reduce the volume. We often say this when the TV or music is too loud and we want it quieter.
This question is helpful in everyday conversations at home, at a friend’s house, or in any shared space.
📌 Examples:
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Could you turn down the TV, please? I’m trying to study.
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He turned down the volume because the baby was sleeping.
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Can you turn down the music a little?
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She will turn it down if you ask politely.
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They are going to turn it down soon.
🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Modal Verbs (could, can, should, must)
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Could you turn down the TV?
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Can you speak more quietly?
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You should lower the volume.
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You mustn’t play loud music at night.
✅ Present Simple
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He turns down the volume when it’s too loud.
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I ask my brother to turn down the TV.
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Do you always listen to music so loud?
✅ Present Continuous
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I am watching a quiet movie.
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She is turning down the TV now.
✅ Past Simple
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He turned down the volume last night.
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I didn’t hear the phone because the TV was loud.
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Did you turn down the music?
✅ Future (will / going to)
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I will turn down the TV in a minute.
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They are going to lower the sound before dinner.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives
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This TV is louder than the one in the kitchen.
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That was the quietest movie we’ve ever watched.
✅ Adverbs of frequency
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He always turns up the TV too loud.
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I usually watch with low volume.
🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
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Turn down – To make the volume lower.
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Volume – The level of sound.
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Quiet – Not loud.
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Noise – Unwanted or loud sound.
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Polite – Kind and respectful way to speak.
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Loud – With a lot of sound.
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TV (television) – A screen for watching programs.
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Roommate – A person who lives with you.
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Movie – A film or show on TV.
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Study – To learn or read carefully.
🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Could you turn down the TV, please?
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It’s a little loud in here.
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I’m trying to focus.
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Please lower the volume.
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Thank you, that’s better!
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I’m watching something, but I’ll turn it down.
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You should use headphones.
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Can you make it quieter?
🟪 SENTENCES
Positive:
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I turn down the TV when my mom asks.
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She is turning down the volume now.
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They turned it down last night.
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I will turn it down in a second.
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We are going to make it quieter soon.
Negative:
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He doesn’t turn down the TV when it's loud.
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I am not watching anything right now.
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We didn’t lower the volume yesterday.
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She won’t turn it down.
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They can’t hear me when the TV is loud.
Questions:
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Could you turn down the TV, please?
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Can I use your headphones?
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Is she watching a loud movie?
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Did you ask them to lower the sound?
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Will they stop watching soon?
Answers:
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Yes, I’ll turn it down now.
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No, I didn’t notice it was loud.
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Yes, the movie is very loud.
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No, they didn’t turn it down.
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Yes, they are going to turn it down soon.
🗨️ CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey, could you turn down the TV, please?
Mike: Oh, sorry! Is it too loud?
Anna: Yeah, I’m trying to study for my exam.
Mike: No problem, I’ll turn it down right now.
Anna: Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Mike: You’re welcome! Good luck with your studies.
📖 READING
"Too Loud for Homework"
Carlos was trying to do his homework in the living room. His sister, Laura, was watching a movie with the TV on high volume. Carlos couldn’t focus. He asked, “Could you turn down the TV, please?”
At first, Laura didn’t hear him. Then, he spoke again, more clearly. She said, “Oh! I didn’t realize it was too loud.” She turned down the volume, and Carlos smiled. “Thanks! Now I can think!”
They both finished their tasks—Laura watched her movie, and Carlos did his homework.
Comprehension Questions:
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What was Carlos trying to do?
→ His homework. -
What was Laura doing?
→ Watching a movie. -
Why did Carlos ask her to turn down the TV?
→ Because he couldn’t focus. -
Did Laura turn it down?
→ Yes, she did. -
How did Carlos feel after that?
→ Happy and thankful.
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