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13 EDIT. Read the conversation about a recent innovation in eyewear. Find and correct six
more errors with transitive and intransitive verbs and with to and for.

Markus: Hey, Dave, I told to you how much I like my new phone, right? It gives me all the
information I need when I’m away from my computer. Well, I just watched a video

about a new pair of glasses that does the same thing. They show for you the same
information as your phone, but right in front of your eyes!

Dave: Oh yeah, Mira sent me a photo of hers a couple days ago. Her parents got a pair her.

I don’t understand the attraction. Can you explain me it?

Markus: Well, I guess they make life easier for people.

Dave: Are you serious? . . . I’m pretty sure they’d give a headache to me, and I really don’t

mind checking my phone for information. Are you seriously going to get a pair? I’m
sure they will cost a lot of money you.

Markus: Maybe, but I can’t wait to get some.

Dave: I guess I won’t need to buy a pair—you can lend to me yours!

14 APPLY.

A Read about the picture phone. Underline the verbs.

The inventor made the picture phone for people who wanted more meaningful
communication. The invention looks unusual, but nowadays people can easily

talk to and see their friends and family on their phones or computers.

B Look at the photos of unusual inventions from the past and read the captions. In your notebook,
write a short paragraph about each. Use the paragraph in exercise A as an example.

Amphibious Bike, 1932 Route indicator watch, 1926

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