Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

All were present at the birthday party, ______ for his own son.

  1. besides

  2. beside

  3. accept

  4. except

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Here, the key word is 'all'. 'All, but him' or 'All, except him' is the correct usage, which means all were present there, excluding his son.