CBSE Class 7 English Usage accept to a lot Worksheet

Words that are similar are sometimes misused.

accept, except Accept means “to receive.” Except means “other than.”

Linda accepted the award.                     Kim knew all of the answers except two.

all ready, already All ready means “completely prepared.” Already means “by this time.”

The Flints were all ready for their vacation.                     I already mowed the lawn.

all together, altogether All together means “in a group.” Altogether means “completely.”

The puppies ran all together.                     Albert was altogether sure of the song’s title.

a lot A lot means “very much.” It is always two words. Because a lot is unclear,
it is better to use words such as often, many, or much.

Mr. Alvarez called the hospital often.                     She showed much courage.
 

Exercise 1 Underline the word or words in parentheses that best complete each sentence.

Mitsuyo did not (accept, except) money for weeding her grandmother’s garden.

1. Our clothes were (all together, altogether) ruined by the old washing machine.

2. My mother makes spaghetti for dinner (a lot, often).

3. (Accept, Except) for tying my shoes, I was (all ready, already) to go.

4. My aunts and uncles could not remember the last time they were (all together, altogether).

5. Emilio is (all ready, already) studying for the test.

6. It rains (a lot, often) in the summer.

7. Cody had (all ready, already) eaten breakfast by the time we woke up.

8. The marching band got (a lot of, very much) exercise.

9. Dana was (all together, altogether) surprised by the birthday party

10. (Accept, Except) for a few loyal fans, the stadium was empty.

11. The deer were (all ready, already) to protect their young.

12. Does the arcade (accept, except) tokens or coins?

13. By the time Mom arrived to pick us up, we had (all ready, already) left.

14. My friends and I go to (a lot of, many) movies.

15. The village was (all together, altogether) destroyed by the floods.

 Exercise 2 Write in the blank the correct form of the word or words in italics. If the sentence is correct, write C in the blank.

  already   When we arrived, the party had all ready begun.

............... 1. The vending machine will not except dollar bills.

............... 2. Our drama teacher asked if we would rather practice all together or alone.

............... 3. The sun had all ready set when we left the picnic.

............... 4. All together we earned fifteen dollars.

............... 5. It was hard for the basketball team to except the defeat.

............... 6. Our backpacks full, Ted and I were already for the long hike.

............... 7. Accept for the lima beans, my sister eagerly ate everything on her plate.

............... 8. Dinner was already when we got home.

............... 9. My cousin was already walking by the time she was nine months old!

............... 10. The camp was quiet accept for the chirping of crickets.

............... 11. We were all together stunned by the news.

............... 12. We liked the new Russian exchange student a lot.

............... 13. The frisky puppy was all ready for the walk.

............... 14. We rode every roller coaster at the park accept one.

............... 15. The CDs are piled altogether on the shelf in my closet.