Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 1:

Accept vs. Except

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"Accept" means to receive. Example: I accept your invitation.

"Except" means to omit or to exempt. Example: Everyone except Bill will attend.

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Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
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She will (accept) (except) the Nobel Peace Prize in June.
2.
We have visited every state (accept) (except) Maine.
3.
I like every flavor (accept) (except) vanilla.
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We must (accept) (except) the court's decision.
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Everyone will approve of my decision (except) (accept) Dad.
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Her boasting is hard to (accept) (except).
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He is (accepted) (excepted) by his teammates.
8.
(Accepting) (Excepting) the crowd's praise, he bowed.
9.
(Accept) (Except) for Bill, the entire class attended.
10.
Her love of science is the (acception) (exception) the award.
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