conjunctional phrase · neutral
except that
UK/ɪkˈsept ðæt/US/ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/ex·CEPT·that
used to introduce a point that is an exception to what has just been said
Examples
“Everyone agreed, except that a few members wanted more time to decide.”
“The course is excellent, except that it is too expensive for many students.”
“The city is pleasant, except that public transport is unreliable.”
Band 8 sentence
“The proposal solves many issues, except that it requires substantial initial investment which policymakers must consider.”
Collocations
- except that + clause
- X is true, except that Y
Word family
Common mistakes
Everyone came, except John was late.→Everyone came; except that John was late.
I like all fruits except bananas are expensive.→I like all fruits, except that bananas are expensive.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6apart from→7+except that
Synonyms
apart from the fact that
but
Easily confused
but
“The plan is good, but it needs more detail.”
apart from
“Apart from the price, the product is perfect.”
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