Except vs Except for
- I have cleaned the house except for / except the bathroom.
- The house was quiet except / except for the noise of washing machine.
- He does nothing except for / except eat all day.
- She is not interested in anything except for / except skiing.
- Dinner and a movie did nothing for his sullen mood — except / except for maybe make it worse.
- Except for / Except my sister, nobody wished me good night.
- The top was clean except / except for accessories and a few letters standing upright in a sorter.
- It is the same everywhere except for / except in Scotland.
- He is good-looking except for / except when he smiles.
- The highway ahead of them was clear, except / except for one big truck coming their way.
- She is naked except / except for an old tee shirt of mine which, out of my benevolence I allowed her to wear.