Fill in the blank with the appropriate word, chosen from the given options:-
Everyone --------- Rahul, was invited to the party.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → except
Except is a preposition meaning not including, apart from. Everyone was invited apart from Rahul, so "Everyone except Rahul was invited".
Example: The shop is open every day except Sunday.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: accept — Incorrect. Accept is a verb meaning to take something offered or to agree to it. (Accept and except sound alike: accept is a verb meaning to receive, except is a preposition meaning apart from.)
Example: Please accept this small gift.
Option 2: aspect — Incorrect. Aspect is a noun meaning one part or feature of a situation or idea.
Example: We discussed every aspect of the plan.
Option 3: expect — Incorrect. Expect is a verb meaning to think that something will happen.
Example: We expect rain this evening.