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# 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*****.**