Accept vs. Except
What is the rule in using accept or except?
The word accept is defined as readily receiving or taking something that’s offered. It can also be used to express approval or recognition.
Except introduces a subject or context that’s being excluded, or that represents an exception to a claim.
Except can be a preposition or a conjunction. As a preposition, except means but.
What is the rule in using affect or effect?
Affect is usually a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is usually a noun, an effect is the result of a change
What is the rule in using loose or lose?
Loose is an adjective that means “not tight” or “not contained.”
Lose is a verb (action word) that means “to misplace” or “to suffer defeat.”
What is the rule in using principal vs. principle?
Principal refers to a member of the local administration in a school, or the something that is the first order of importance.
Principle has to do with the basic beliefs that individuals have.
What is the rule in using than vs. then?
Then is an adverb, noun, or adjective that indicates a previous time.
Than is a conjunction used when comparing two items or people.
Which word should be in the blank? accept or except
The economy was on an upward trajectory last year, _______ for March.
The economy was on an upward trajectory last year, except for March.
Which word should be in the blank? affect or effect
The medicine will ______ your stomach for at least an hour.
The medicine will affect your stomach for at least an hour.
Which word should be in the blank? loose or lose
Jen’s office is littered with ______ papers everywhere.
Jen’s office is littered with loose papers everywhere.
Which word should be in the blank? principal vs. principle
Joy heard some harsh things about her new ______, but he turned out to be a nice guy
Joy heard some harsh things about her new principal, but he turned out to be a nice guy
Which word should be in the blank? than vs. then
But by _______ , Shannon might be tired.
But by then, Shannon might be tired.
Which word should be in the blank? accept or except
All the classmates _____ Jean attended the reunion.
All the classmates except Jean attended the reunion.
Which word should be in the blank? affect or effect
The _____ of the tornado was devastating.
The effect of the tornado was devastating.
Which word should be in the blank? loose or lose
Rob wants to watch the game in person even though his team is likely to _________.
Rob wants to watch the game in person even though his team is likely to lose.
Which word should be in the blank? principal vs. principle
John and Carla had agreed that they would both pay the $50,000 __________ payment on the house.
John and Carla had agreed that they would both pay the $50,000 principal payment on the house.
Which word should be in the blank? than vs. then
I eat my breakfast, which I enjoy more ______ lunch.
I eat my breakfast, which I enjoy more than lunch.
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They won’t _______no for an answer.
They won’t accept no for an answer.
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Tina’s big win had an ______ on her confidence level overall.
Tina’s big win had an effect on her confidence level overall.
Which word should be in the blank? loose or lose
If you often ______ your car keys, you should consider keeping them in a single location.
If you often lose your car keys, you should consider keeping them in a single location.
Which word should be in the blank? principal vs. principle
Gregory may not have agreed on the __________ of the religion but he respected their beliefs.
Gregory may not have agreed on the principles of the religion but he respected their beliefs.
Which word should be in the blank? than vs. then
It was pitch black, _____ a light shone in the distance.
It was pitch black, then a light shone in the distance.
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Everyone ________ the decision, everyone ________ Brian.
Everyone accepts the decision, everyone except Brian.
Which word should be in the blank? affect or effects
The most common side _______ of antibiotics _____ the digestive system.
The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system.
Which word should be in the blank? loose or lose
The ball came _____ when the quarterback was about to pitch it, and it caused the to ____ the game.
The ball came loose when the quarterback was about to pitch it, and it caused the to lose the game.
Which word should be in the blank? principal vs. principle
Their high school ________ was well known for his _______. That’s why the school board trusted his judgement on how the school should invest a ________ of $30,000.
Their high school principal was well known for his principles. That’s why the school board trusted his judgement on how the school should invest a principal of $30,000.
Which word should be in the blank? than vs. then
I am older _______ my brother, and after my birthday tomorrow, I will be even older _______.
I am older than my brother, and after my birthday tomorrow, I will be even older then.