By making an effort to correctly use all words in your writing, you can see big improvements in overall quality. What you say (and write) is a representation of you. If you went to the mall, you'd probably try to not mistakenly wear your shirt backwards or inside-out. With writing, it's the same way!
Another set of common misused words are the terms "accept" and "except." These aren't truly homonyms (words that are pronounced the same, but have different meanings), as they are said two different ways.
The word "accept" is used when talking about receiving something. Two examples are below.
I have accepted the new job offer.
My mailman asked if I'd accept the package on behalf of my neighbor.
The word "except" is used when excluding or leaving something out. Two examples are below.
I like many vegetables except broccoli and cauliflower.
Everyone came to the party except for my sister and her boyfriend.
Practice using those two terms. Write one sentence that shows the correct way to use each word, "accept" and "except."
12 comments:
1.I would accept the dog for being brown.
2. Everybody going to the fair except for jason.
Angela Richardson
ACCEPT: The family’s dog could not accept the new baby’s arrival.
EXCEPT: Everyone was at the wedding rehearsal except the bride and groom.
SHENEA WALKER
We don't accept Discover credit cards at our establishment.
She brought all her exercise gear except for her cell phone.
Maria T.
10/6/2010
(ACCEPT)
I have now accepted the fact that golf is not for me.
(EXCEPT)
I don’t have a problem with my car except for my brakes.
Nicole Cunningham
1.I accept my cuzin with her short haircut.
2.I will eat vegetables except for the broccoli.Yuck!
Angela Richardson
I can accept the new propsals except the one about working every Saturday.
I can accept all the proposals except the one about working every weekend.
1. I accepted the prize last Tuesday.
2. Everyone can come to my party except Steve.
Kelly Tymecki
1. I told my manger that, I would accept the new job promotion.
2. On my job resume, I except my job as a cashier it was not needed.
Gail
1.I have to accept the fact that I am going to be short for the rest of my life.
2.I like this cute dog except for he he starts barking load at me.
Angela Richardson
2.I like this cute dog except for when he starts barking at me.
Angela Richardson
I am sorry but,I cannot accept any gift from you.
Every body planned to go to the family reunion except my aunt.
Dorothea M.
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