When to use EXCEPT vs. EXCEPT FOR?

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beemzet: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:06 am

by beemzet » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:43 am

Hi guys, how are you all doing?

Could you tell me when to use "except" as compared to "except for". Some examples would be great.

Thanx,

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Re: When to use EXCEPT vs. EXCEPT FOR?

by lunarpower » Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:09 am

beemzet wrote:Hi guys, how are you all doing?

Could you tell me when to use "except" as compared to "except for". Some examples would be great.

Thanx,

in the context of the gmat, i would generally choose plain old except, because it's more concise. i'm not sure i've ever seen a formal pronouncement on the issue, though.

there are some instances in which except must be followed by some preposition, in order to properly introduce some clause - but even in most of those cases, there's a better preposition than for. here's one example:

not as good: he was the perfect employee in every way except for that he always showed up late.
better: he was the perfect employee in every way except in that he always showed up late.

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by Fractal » Sat Aug 27, 2011 4:27 am

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