Accept vs Except vs Expect

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Accept

It means "to be in agreement" or "to admit to do something".

For example:

He accepted to sign the contract.
Having studied hard, Rebecca was accepted to the university.
The professor accepted to do a lecture about global development.
He accepted our invitation. (he said "yes" to our invitation offer)

Except

It means "to exclude something" not to include.

For example:

We all passed our class except Tom.
Everybody was willing to join the competition except Mary.
The teacher excepted the new student. (she didn't include him)

Expect

It means "to anticipate" or "to wait for something".

For Example:

Don’t expect miracles and do something!
I didn't expect to see you so soon.
They were expected to leave soon.

Quick Exercise

Choose accept, except or expect.

1. I accept except expect your generous offer.

2. I don't accept except expect him to understand me.

3. I am accepting excepting expecting someone for dinner.

4. Everybody had breakfast accept except expect for Diana.

5. Jenna has accepted has excepted has expected to marry me.

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