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Diction: Accept vs. Except and Advice vs. Advise

Diction: Accept vs. Except and Advice vs. Advise. Composition Mini-Lesson # 50 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Accept vs. Except. Accept is always a verb. It means “to take or receive, consent to receive; say yes to.”

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Diction: Accept vs. Except and Advice vs. Advise

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  1. Diction: Accept vs. Exceptand Advice vs. Advise Composition Mini-Lesson # 50 From the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series

  2. Accept vs. Except • Accept is always a verb. It means “to take or receive, consent to receive; say yes to.” • Except is most commonly used as a preposition meaning “but.” • A similarity in sound often causes confusion in the use of these two words.

  3. Accept vs. Except - Application • I accepted/excepted the invitation to the party. • I accepted the invitation to the party. • All the employees accept/except Bill received a bonus. • All the employees except Bill received a bonus.

  4. Advice vs. Advise • Advice is a noun meaning “counsel or recommendation.” • Advise, the verb, means “to counsel or recommend.” • A similarity in spelling often causes confusion in the use of these two words.

  5. Advice vs. Advise - Application • Do not advice/advise others unless you give helpful advice/advise. • Do not advise others unless you give helpful advice. • I advise/advice you to take the advise/advice of your attorney. • I advise you to take the advice of your attorney.

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