[Tip] Accept vs. Except

* Accept is a verb. It means to give an affirmative reply to; to agree; receive willingly something given or offered.

* Except is a preposition or conjunction. It means with the exception of; other than; used to introduce an exception to a proceeding statement.


Examples:

Please accept my present.

I cannot accept your invitation.

We accept the idea of universal health care.

There was nothing left except bread.

I work every day except Tuesdays.

I can forgive everything except that.


Quiz: Except vs. Accept

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