Mistake: Accept vs Except
accept = receive; except = excluding.
Examples
- All except Tom accepted.
Key rules
- Accept is a verb meaning receive or agree to something
- Except is a preposition or conjunction meaning excluding
- Keep the two words apart in spelling and meaning
Common mistakes
- All except Tom excepted the offer → All except Tom accepted the offer
Use cases
- Job offers and invitations
- Writing rules and lists
- Business emails
💡 Tip: Ask: is it receive or agree (accept), or leave out (except)?