Are You Using EXCEPT and EXCEPT FOR Correctly?

EXCEPT and EXCEPT FOR can both be  used to exclude someone or something

from a statement. There are a few  different synonyms. Let's rewrite

sentences using EXCEPT and EXCEPT  for. Okay? Here's the first one.

He enjoys all kinds of music except country.

Next.

I enjoy seeing bright colors except on my walls.

Try another.

I'm available anytime next week  except for Thursday afternoon

Two more.

Except for Wilson, we all  agreed the meeting went well.

Note that EXCEPT FOR works well before a  gerund. Let's rewrite this last sentence.

Except for burning the dessert, I  think I made a wonderful dinner.

Create your own example with EXCEPT  or EXCEPT FOR in the comments.