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Mrs. Bluezette's Grammar Guide
accept/except, adapt/adopt, adverse/averse,
advice/advise
"Accept" is a verb that means "to receive."
v
The producer said she wouldn't ACCEPT the late package.
"Except" is usually a preposition meaning "excluding."
v
We got all the sound bites we need EXCEPT for one.
"Adapt" means "to adjust or become accustomed to."
v
Learn to ADAPT to the way our assignment desk works.
"Adopt" means "to take into one's family" or "to take as one's own."
v
The story on the family who ADOPTED a Thai orphan ran long.
"Adverse" means "unfavorable."
v
In spite of ADVERSE conditions, the live shot went well.
"Averse" means "opposed."
v
The news director is AVERSE to our each getting a newspaper.
"Advice" (with a "c") is the noun that means "suggestions."
v
Mrs. B offers ADVICE to help you write more professionally.
"Advise" (with an "s") is the verb.
v
She ADVISES you to make time to read your copy
