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Question 22 • Honors English III

Use the following definitions to answer the question. accept: 1. (verb) to take, to receive except: 1. (verb) to leave out, to exclude Which sentence contains correct word usage?

Answer
A
A raise was given to all employees accept the intern.
B
The school was happy to except all donations to support their programs.
C
Please except this as a token of my appreciation.
D
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.

Explanation

“Accept” means to take or receive, while “except” means to leave out. In choice D, the restaurant will receive deliveries through the back entrance, so “accept” is used correctly. Choice A needs “except” because the intern is left out; choices B and C need “accept” because they refer to receiving donations and taking a token.

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