The document provides various example sentences that illustrate the use of the phrases 'except for' and 'besides.' It highlights different contexts and meanings, showcasing how these phrases can be applied to express exceptions and additional information. Through conversational examples, it emphasizes the importance of mastering these structures in language.

15. Example sentences for except
for and besides
Read these sentences aloud. Think about the meaning and
structure we studied. Train your brain to master except for
and besides.

16. Sorry, but nobody except for family can
visit patients after 9pm. Please come
back tomorrow.

17. Besides the beautiful scenery and the
excellent food, the people in New
Zealand were friendly and welcoming.

18. Car buyer: Which day is best to come and
have a look at the car?
Car seller: Any day is fine except for Friday. I’ll
be away on that day.

19. Besides writing songs and poetry, Billy
also likes to write short stories in his
spare time.

20. Except for trying some traditional
noodles once, I haven’t eaten much
Vietnamese food. I’ve heard it’s
delicious.

21. Rob: You play computer games all the time!
Don’t you have any other hobbies?
Wayne: Besides computer games? No.

22. There’s nothing to eat in this house
except for a few bits. Let’s do some
grocery shopping.

23. Besides being mountainous, the region is
cold and windy, which makes it a
challenging place to live.

24. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the accident
except for one man who had a minor cut
on his head.

25. Besides being too small, the meal was
expensive and bland. I’m going to
complain to the manager of the
restaurant.

26. Billy, you’ve written nothing in your book
except for the date and title. Please see
me after class.

27. Besides all of the other promises I made
recently, I pledge to reduce poverty and
make sure that all citizens are treated
fairly.

28. Diane: That was an amazing movie, wasn’t it?
Amy: Yes, except for the ending. I hate when
movies end without a solid conclusion.

29. Your daughter is doing very well at
school. Besides getting consistently high
grades, she is a popular member of the
class.

30. Welcome to Perfect Pizza. All pizzas are
$10, except for the special pizzas, which
cost $20.

31. Mum: So, you did lots of surfing. What else
did you do in Australia?
Son: Besides surfing, we went scuba diving,
drove a speedboat and did lots of other water
sports.

32. Mum, I ate all my dinner except for the
mushrooms, which I hate. Can I have
dessert now please?

33. Besides looking just like you, your
daughter has the same voice and
expressions as you.

34. Except for Earth, no known planets have
shown any signs of life.

35. He’s a really inspirational person. Besides
being a loving family man, he dedicates
huge amounts of his time to helping
poor people.