Do the tasks

1. Match the phrasal verbs with the appropriate meanings.

slow down	move more slowly
cheer up	prevent from moving forward
try out	interrupt somebody
wash off	make somebody happier
cut in	remove using water and soap
hold back	try something new

2. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given phrasal verbs. Type one word in each gap.

• cheer up
• slow down
• try out
• cut in
• hold back
• wash off

1. Searching for inspiration, Bred decided to [ ][ ] something new.
2. This opportunity [ ][ ] when I most needed it.
3. My dog Spot tried to attack a stranger outside. Luckily I managed to [ ]
   him [ ].
4. Hey, don't run around! Please [ ][ ].
5. Do you know how to [ ] this stain [ ]? I've tried everything!
6. The girls talked and talked until their mother suddenly [ ][ ].
7. The child was really sad until Michael [ ] him [ ].