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Question : Select the option that will improve the (bracketed) part of the sentence. In case of no improvement select the option 'No improvement'.
I wouldn't have (accepted anything accept) a job in Europe.

Option 1: accepted everything expect

Option 2: excepted anything accept

Option 3: No improvement

Option 4: accepted anything except


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: accepted anything except


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

The phrase "accepted anything accept" contains an error. The correct word that should be used in this context is except not accept.

Accepted: This is the past tense of the verb "accept", indicating that the person accepted something.

Except: This is used to introduce a clause or phrase indicating that something is not included.

In the sentence, the speaker is expressing a specific condition for acceptance. So, the correct usage is "accepted anything except", indicating that the person would only accept a job in Europe and nothing else.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I wouldn't have accepted anything except a job in Europe."

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