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"Except that" and "except for the
fact that" can both be used to
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exclude something from a statement. We
use them before a full clause, that is,
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an idea with a subject and a verb. Let's rewrite
some sentences. Use the words in parentheses.
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I like the professor's lectures except that he
talks really fast. It can be hard to keep up.
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Except for the fact that the shipment was
three days late, I'm happy with the purchase.
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Here's a bonus challenge. Let's use "except"
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before an if-clause. How can we
replace "unless" with "except"?
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We're not allowed to work from home except
if we're sick or contagious with some virus.
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Make your own example with "except that,"
"except for the fact that," or "except if."
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