Understanding 'Accept' and 'Except'

This lesson explains the difference between 'accept' and 'except'. 'Accept' is a verb meaning to agree, believe, or receive something. Examples include accepting a job offer or an apology. 'Except' can be a preposition, conjunction, or rarely a verb, meaning to exclude something. It is often used to indicate exceptions, such as 'everyone except Sally'. Tips are provided to help distinguish between the two words, such as remembering 'except' starts with 'ex', indicating exclusion.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• The use of punctuation marks.

• How to write a formal letter.

• The history of the English language.

• The difference between 'accept' and 'except'.

Which of the following is a meaning of 'accept'?

• To ignore something.

• To deny something.

• To agree to something.

• To exclude something.

Which word is used to mean 'to take something'?

• 'Deny'

• 'Accept'

• 'Exclude'

• 'Except'

Which word is used to mean 'to agree to something'?

• 'Exclude'

• 'Except'

• 'Deny'

• 'Accept'

In the sentence 'She accepted the job offer', what does 'accepted' mean?

• She ignored the job offer.

• She agreed to take the job.

• She considered the job.

• She refused the job.

What does 'accept' mean in the sentence 'He accepts that he isn't always right'?

• He ignores the truth.

• He acknowledges the truth.

• He agrees that he is always right.

• He denies being wrong.

What is the meaning of 'accept' in 'I hope you can accept my apology'?

• To ignore the apology.

• To take the apology.

• To consider the apology.

• To reject the apology.

What does 'except' mean when used as a preposition?

• To include something.

• To agree with something.

• To exclude something.

• To accept something.

Which word is often followed by a noun when used as a preposition?

• 'Accept'

• 'Except'

• 'Include'

• 'Agree'

In the sentence 'Everyone except Sally is coming', what does 'except' indicate?

• Sally is the main guest.

• Sally is excluded.

• Sally is organizing the event.

• Sally is included.