Glasses

Verb + glasses

• wear glasses

• put your glasses on

• have your glasses on

• take your glasses off

• (you) need glasses

• break your glasses

Common expressions

• sun glasses

• reading glasses

• thick glasses

• a pair of glasses

• can't see without your glasses

Exercise

Verb + glasses

1. I have to put my glasses on to see the television.

2. Many young people don't like wearing glasses, and much prefer contact lenses.

3. I accidentally sat on my glasses and broke them. I don't have a spare pair!

4. He took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes.

5. I couldn't really see what happened because I didn't have my glasses on.

6. I'm beginning to have trouble reading small print. I think I need glasses. I'lI have to go for an eye test soon.

Common expressions

1. I can't see without my glasses. You'll have to read the menu out to me. - e

2. It's always a good idea to have two pairs of glasses. - d

3. Why do security men always wear sunglasses? - b

4. I had to put on my reading glasses to read the instructions on the jar. - c

5. My friend is short-sighted and has to wear very thick glasses. - a

Notes

1. It it rains, your glasses can steam up.

2. If the doctor or optician asks you to remove your glasses, you take them off.