Accept vs Except
Please (accept/except) my apologies
accept
His kindness was just an (allusion/illusion)
illusion
Don't let the bad grade (affect/effect) your effort in the class.
affect
Please (lie/lay) your computers on the desks gently.
lay
Everyone will pass (accept/except) you
except
There are many (allusions/illusions) to real historical events in To Kill a Mockingbird.
allusions
Procrastinating will have many negative (affects/effects) on your long-term success.
effects
The books are (lying/laying) on the counter.
lying
His work was the only (acception/exception to the rule)
exception
Did you miss the (allusion/illusion) to the Great Depression?
allusion
The (affects/effects) of hard work and studying will be seen when you apply for college as a senior.
effects
You should (lie/lay) on the couch and rest.
lie
He was (accepted/excepted) to the university of his choice
accepted
The street magician's (allusion/illusion) included an (allusion/illusion) to a popular television show.
1. illusion
2. allusion
I didn't let the (affects/effects) of my one failing grade (affect/effect) my mood.
1. effects
2. affect
The city (lies/lays) just over the horizon.
lies
All of the following, (accept/except) Visa, are taken at the store.
except
The (allusion/illusion) the student spotted was actually just an (allusion/illusion).
1. allusion
2. illusion
My mood was greatly (affected/effected) by the (affects/effects) the students' efforts had on the class averages.
1. affected
2. effects
The no name papers (lie/lay) on the desk by the door, and they have (lain/laid) there far too long. (Lie/lay) your phones down for a minute and go check to see if your missing paper is (lying/laying) over there.
1. lie
2. lain
3. lay
4. lying