Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Accept vs Except Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on the commonly confused words accept and except. Students learn that accept means to receive or agree and except means leaving out, then complete eight fill-in items and four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Accept vs Except, word usage
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Accept and except sound alike but mean opposite things. This worksheet teaches that accept means to receive or agree to something, while except means leaving something out.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the rule with examples. Section A has eight fill-in-the-blank items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with other commonly confused words worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and the accept/except rule.
Fill in accept or except for each item in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Affect vs Effect Worksheet for more confused words.
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Accept vs Except Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on the commonly confused words accept and except. Students learn that accept means to receive or agree and except means leaving out, then complete eight fill-in items and four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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