In following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternatives.
What is the correct answer?
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China is a big country, in area it is bigger than any other country __________ Russia.
A. accept
B. except
C. expect
D. access
Correct Answer :
B. except
China is a big country. In area it is bigger than any other country except Russia. [except means other than, accept means consent, expect means to anticipate and access means entrance].