Intermediate | Confusing Words Lesson 12 LEVEL 5_
Confusing Words
Lesson 12 | Accept or Except
Accept EXAMPLES
Example Sentences:
The hotel does not accept dogs.
Did you accept her apology?
I accept this award on behalf of my crew.
I can’t accept the fact that it’s already gone.
Tips for using Accept
“Accept” refers to saying “yes” to an invitation, to receiving something, etc.
The company president accepted the invitation to the party.
She accepted his wedding proposal.
I’m going to accept the birthday invitation.
He accepted the wedding invitation.
Example Dialogue:
Andre : I can’t accept the fact that our relationship is over.
Paul
: You need to move on. She’s with someone else now.
Andre : I know they will break up soon.
Paul
: No, they won't. She’s recently accepted his wedding proposal.
DEFINITION:
ACCEPT: to receive something willingly; to answer “yes”
Accept | Accepting| Accepted
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Confusing Words
Lesson 12 | Accept or Except
Except EXAMPLES
Example Sentences:
I like all fruits except for durian. (preposition)
All the girls in the class were tall except for Lucy. (preposition)
You are excepted from the meeting today. (verb)
He excepted the girl with the pretty face from his list. (verb)
Tips for using Except
“Except” is used as ”apart from”, “not including” or “excluding”.
The teacher asked everyone except me. (preposition)
She mentioned everyone except for the class genius. (preposition)
Please bring all the books except for the old ones. (preposition)
The top student was excepted from the final exams. (verb)
Example Dialogue:
Nam : The teacher asked everyone to go to the class, except me.
Fin
: Did you ask her why?
Nam : No, I didn’t. I am worried.
Fin
: You got a high grade so I think that is why you were excepted from the
exams.
DEFINITION:
EXCEPT: used as apart from, not including , excluding
Except | Excepting | Excepted
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Confusing Words
Lesson 12 | Accept or Except
PRACTICE
Answer accept or except (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.
1 | I would like to ________ this plaque of recognition on behalf of my team.
2 | I accept your apology in that you were sincere.
3 | I like everything about you ________ your sense of humor.
4 | Kari was worried because the teacher did not ________ her term paper.
5 | All students who got high scores were ________ from the finals.
6 | She didn’t ________ the gift I gave her.
7 | I am not qualified, so they might not ________ me.
8 | All the professors were nice, ________ Ms. Minchin.
9 | I can eat all vegetables ________ for okra.
10 | I
my part of the blame, as we were in it together.
APPLICATION:
Create your own sentences using accept or except.
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Intermediate | Confusing Words Lesson 12 LEVEL 5_
Confusing Words
Lesson 12 | Accept or Except
EXERCISE
Answer accept or except (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.
(Ren is emotional about not receiving an invitation to the party.)
Kara
: Did you ________ the invitation to the party?
Ren
: I think everyone was given an invitation ________ for me.
Kara
: Oh, my. Maybe they just forgot to send it. I am positive that all of us are invited.
Ren
: It’s ok. I’ll ________ the fact that I’m not part of the team.
Kara
: No, that’s not true. Let’s try to call our supervisor to confirm your attendance.
Ren
: Ok. Thanks for helping me out. Except for you, not a lot of people are nice to me at
the office.
Kara
: Enough with the negativity. Let’s just get ready for the party.
APPLICATION:
Create your own dialogue using accept or except with your teacher.
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