Accept is a verb, meaning to take something that is offered to you.

Except is a preposition, meaning but.

Fill in the blanks with accept or except. The second half of the assignment will require "ed" or "ing" to be added to the end of the word.

1. I was fine, I had a stomach ache from eating too many sweets.

2. Jon was the only one to handle the fawn, for me.

3. The head of the dance committee will be glad to any help she can get.

4. The theater is open every day Monday.

5. We could have gone to the amusement park for the rain.

6. He wants to go to the arcade, he has work to do.

7. The actor was gracious about the award. (Remember the "ing")

8. Although the wild fawn was afraid of me, she was of my touch. (Remember the "ing")

9. The candidate his party's nomination. (Remember the "ed")

10. Bill's teacher his late homework. (Remember the "ed")