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Help your classmate edit their essay by selecting the correct standard phrases.
Although my old laptop is incredibly slow, for all _______________________________ it still works fine. I used to ______________________________ until the battery died right before my final exams!

intents and purposes

The phrase is "for all intents and purposes," meaning "in every practical sense." Because it is spoken quickly, people often mishear it as "for all intensive purposes," which is an eggcorn (a misheard phrase that makes a bit of logical sense but is grammatically incorrect).

take it for granted

To "take something for granted" means to fail to appreciate its value. "Take it for granite" is a common, humorous mishearing based on the similar sounds of the words.

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