Friday, January 21, 2011
[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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