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Question 23 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR

Use the following definitions to answer the question.accept:1. (verb) to take, to receiveexcept:1. (verb) to leave out, to excludeWhich sentence contains correct word usage?

Answer
A
A raise was given to all employees accept the intern.
B
The school was happy to except all donations to support their programs.
C
Please except this as a token of my appreciation.
D
The restaurant will only accept deliveries through the back entrance.

Explanation

“Accept” means to take or receive. In choice D, the restaurant will receive deliveries through the back entrance, so “accept” is used correctly. Choice A needs “except” because the intern is left out; choices B and C need “accept” because the school receives donations and the speaker offers something to be received.

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