Spell Bee Word: except

Basic Details

Word: Except

Part of Speech: Preposition/Conjunction

Meaning: To exclude; to leave out apart from someone or something.

Synonyms: Exclude, omit, leave out

Antonyms: Include, incorporate, add

Idioms and Phrases

1. Except for: Used to indicate that something is not included in a statement. Example: "Everyone was on time except for John, who was late."
2. All except: Refers to nearly everyone or everything, with a few specific exceptions. Example: "All except the last two students passed the exam."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher gave the class an assignment, except for those who were absent.

Example 2: Everyone in the group brought a snack except for Tom, who forgot his.

Example 3: Except for the rain, the picnic was a great success.

Fun Fact

The word "except" comes from the Latin word "excipere", which means to take out or to take away. It has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.

Famous Quote

"The only way to have a friend is to be one, except for those who do not know how to be friends." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "except" mean?

a) To include
b) To celebrate
c) To exclude
d) To ignore

Answer: c) To exclude

2. Which of these is a synonym of "except"?

a) Include
b) Omit
c) Add
d) Share

Answer: b) Omit

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "except"?

a) Exclude
b) Omit
c) Include
d) Leave out

Answer: c) Include

4. Which sentence uses "except" correctly?

a) I invited everyone except for my classmate.
b) The dog runs except so fast.
c) She loves to sing except my friends.
d) He can eat except everything.

Answer: a) I invited everyone except for my classmate.

5. Which idiom implies exclusion?

a) All except
b) Back to square one
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) Break the ice

Answer: a) All except