Another English Question

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<p>Hey again guys,</p>

<p>Ok this question came from an actual ACT:</p>

<p>My friend, a young man who had lived in Bombay his entire life (((except))) a few years spent studying the the United States, walked with me to the post office.</p>

<p>A. No Change
B. with the exceptance of
C. with the excepting of
D. yet for</p>

<p>Correct Answer: A</p>

<p>Well ok, at first this question looks easy because except it very concise and would seem to be the right answer. However, doesn’t the preposition “for” need to follow the word except? While B sure as heck is not concise, it still has a needed corresponding preposition that makes the sentence right. So, where I am I going wrong? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks,
Robbie</p>

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<p>In a nutshell, no, the “for” isn’t required, and B is out because exceptance isn’t a word</p>

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<p>yeah “for” is not needed, especially in this type of informal writing. take into account the tone of the passage. since it’s first person, he is telling some kind of story, and it isn’t going to be anything academic or totally formal like a research report. so while “for” is not required, you might see it a lot in other types of passages just because it sounds better. but it’s not necessary in this more “human” way of writing and speaking.</p>