Question

which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

i will except no money because this is a gift.
everyone went home accept celia.
it is hard for jason to except such high praise.
i am very happy to accept the summer job.

Explanation:

Define the meanings of accept and except

• Accept: A verb meaning to receive, agree to, or take something offered.
• Except: Typically a preposition meaning excluding or but; occasionally a verb meaning to exclude.

Analyze each sentence option

• "I will except no money because this is a gift."
• Incorrect. The verb meaning "to receive" is needed here, which is "accept".
• "Everyone went home accept Celia."
• Incorrect. The preposition meaning "excluding" is needed here, which is "except".
• "It is hard for Jason to except such high praise."
• Incorrect. The verb meaning "to receive or take" is needed here, which is "accept".
• "I am very happy to accept the summer job."
• Correct. The verb "accept" is used correctly to mean agreeing to receive the job.

Answer:

• (A) I will except no money because this is a gift.
• (B) Everyone went home accept Celia.
• (C) It is hard for Jason to except such high praise.
• (D) I am very happy to accept the summer job. (Correct answer)