Commonly Confused Words (accept vs. except vs. expect)

All shirts can be worn ___ tank tops.

• expect

• except

• accept

A democracy ___ its citizens to be responsible.

• accepts

• excepts

• expects

Use any art tool ___ crayons to draw a cartoon character.

• expect

• accept

• except

Will Snow White ___ Prince Charming's hand in marriage?

• accept

• expect

• except

Most businesses in this country ___ credit cards.

• except

• accept

• expect

What do you ___ more from a good friend: honesty or understanding?

• accept

• expect

• except

When we work over 40 hours in one week, we ___ overtime pay.

• accept

• expect

• except

I can make it through any part of the triathlon ___ swimming.

• expect

• accept

• except

The Greek food menu had all items we expected ___ baklava

• expected

• excepted

• accepted

Please ___ my apology for the overcooked meal.

• except

• expect

• accept