The document explains the usage of 'apart from', 'aside from', and 'except for', highlighting that they can indicate either inclusion or exclusion. It provides examples to illustrate these terms, noting their frequency in American English and how 'except for' is used to specify exceptions. Overall, it clarifies the nuances between these phrases in different contexts.

1. apart from aside from except for
Apart from can
mean either
‘including’ or
‘excluding’.
 I like all
vegetables
apart from
tomatoes.
(excluding
tomatoes)
Means the same
as except for
and apart
from.This form
is more usual in
American
English.
 I hardly watch
any television,
aside from
news and
current affairs.
Aside from
hanging about
in the street,
there’s
nothing for
kids to do
here.
You use except
for to introduce
the only thing or
person that
prevents a
statement from
being completely
true.
 Everyone was
late, except
for Richard.
 I like all
vegetables
except for
tomatoes.
from
aside
except
apart
from
for
 Apart from
Italy, they also
visited
Germany and
Austria.
(including Italy/ in
addition to Italy)