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Accept and Except
• The words, ‘accept’ and ‘except’ are homophones
which are often confused by English speakers.
• ‘Accept’ is a verb which means →→to receive or to
agree.
• Most of the time ‘except’ is used as a preposition
which means→→ excluding.
He accepted the invitation to the
party.
All the athletes except
Anjali finished the race.
The following examples will make the usage clear.
ACCEPT (VERB) EXCEPT (PREPOSITION)
Amit accepted the job offer. I can come with you on all days
except Sunday.
Sanjiv accepted the allegation
that he had cheated.
All the athletes except Anjali
finished the race.
He accepted the invitation to
the party.
Everyone except Shantanu was
invited to the party.
Accept and Except
Accept and except

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Accept and except

  • 1.
  • 2. Accept and Except • The words, ‘accept’ and ‘except’ are homophones which are often confused by English speakers. • ‘Accept’ is a verb which means →→to receive or to agree. • Most of the time ‘except’ is used as a preposition which means→→ excluding.
  • 3. He accepted the invitation to the party.
  • 4. All the athletes except Anjali finished the race.
  • 5. The following examples will make the usage clear. ACCEPT (VERB) EXCEPT (PREPOSITION) Amit accepted the job offer. I can come with you on all days except Sunday. Sanjiv accepted the allegation that he had cheated. All the athletes except Anjali finished the race. He accepted the invitation to the party. Everyone except Shantanu was invited to the party. Accept and Except