Directions: Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath the sentence are different ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Except for you and he, everyone has been given ticket to contest election.