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Accept / Except - Exercise 2

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1.    My paper has finally been (accepted  excepted) for publication in the journal.

2.  The shoppers bought all of my quilts (accept  except) the most expensive one.

3.  We will open our summer house to everyone (accept  except)  Mr. Smith.

4.  Will you (accept  except) a credit card for payment?

5.  All of my brothers (accept  except) Bill have agreed to split the money evenly.

6.  Ms. Berry has said that no more applications can be (accepted  excepted) after next week.

7.  Please (accept  except) my apology for my bad behavior yesterday.

8.  She found all of the applications (accept  except) mine valid.

9.  Joseph (accepted  excepted) the blame for the accident.

10. Unfortunately, people often do not (accept  except) the responsibilities they have agreed to shoulder.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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