English question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
Fill in the blanks with the correct option:
I will _______ all your terms and conditions _______ the last one.
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
accept, except
Understanding the Difference
This is a classic case of homophones—words that sound similar but have very different meanings and spellings.
Accept (Verb): This means to agree to something, to receive something offered, or to say "yes."
Example: "I accept your apology."
Except (Preposition/Conjunction): This means "excluding" or "but not." It points out an exclusion from a group.
Example: "I like all fruit except bananas."
Why the other options are wrong:
Expect: This means to regard something as likely to happen (e.g., "I expect it to rain"). It doesn't fit the logic of agreeing to terms and conditions.
Option A & B: These swap the words into positions where the sentence no longer makes logical sense.
The Completed Sentence:
"I will accept all your terms and conditions except the last one."
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