5 exercises — practise naming a single exception with "other than" and "apart from".
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Which sentence correctly uses "other than" to name the one exception to an otherwise complete migration?
"...migrated to the new schema, other than the audit log table" correctly places the exception noun phrase directly after the fixed preposition "other than". Options B, C, and D all insert an extra word or scramble the phrase's internal order.
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Which sentence correctly uses "apart from" to introduce a single exception before the main clause?
"Apart from one flaky integration test, the entire suite passes reliably" correctly opens with the fixed preposition "apart from" followed directly by the noun phrase naming the exception. Options B, C, and D all scramble or misuse the preposition's parts.
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Which sentence correctly uses "other than" before a bare infinitive to name the only available action?
"...nothing to do other than wait for the vendor's status page..." correctly follows "other than" with a bare infinitive (no "to") when it parallels a preceding bare infinitive like "to do". Option B wrongly repeats "to". Option C wrongly uses a gerund. Option D wrongly inserts "for".
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Which sentence correctly distinguishes "other than" (naming an exception to a claim) from "apart from" (naming an exception while implying the rest still forms a coherent whole)?
"Apart from a few cosmetic differences, the two themes share the same underlying components; other than the color palette, nothing else was changed" uses both prepositions correctly and naturally. Options C and D merge the two fixed phrases into an ungrammatical hybrid, and Option B, while grammatical, is included as a distractor to test careful reading rather than the correct target sentence.
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Which sentence correctly uses "apart from" before a gerund to name the one exception to a claim about test coverage?
"Apart from mocking the external API, every part of this module is covered..." correctly follows the preposition "apart from" with a gerund, as prepositions require a noun or gerund, not a bare or to-infinitive verb. Option B uses a bare verb form. Option C wrongly inserts "to". Option D scrambles the word order of the fixed preposition.
6 / 22
During a code review of the new authentication service, Alice comments: 'The only exception to the rate limiting policy is for API keys associated with our internal tooling. Other than that, all requests are throttled.' Which phrase best captures Alice's intent?
Alice uses 'other than' to explicitly state what *doesn't* apply to the exception. The correct answer highlights that the rule (rate limiting) applies broadly, with a specific exclusion defined by the API keys. The other options misinterpret her meaning – she isn't suggesting a complete overhaul, but rather identifying a single allowed case.
7 / 22
In a Slack message to the team regarding the recent deployment, Ben writes: 'Apart from the database migration, everything went smoothly. git push origin main was successful.' What does Ben mean by this?
Ben uses 'apart from' to introduce an exception. The core statement—'everything went smoothly'—still holds true; he's simply adding that *specifically*, the database migration was successful alongside the code push. The incorrect options assume a failure or misinterpretation of the message's structure.
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You are drafting a PR description for a new feature that modifies the user profile API. You want to clearly state one exception to the usual validation rules. Which of the following is the most appropriate wording?
'Apart from' correctly establishes that the standard validation applies *except* for the specified exception (the age field). 'Other than' would imply that the age field is itself part of the validation process. The other options present incorrect interpretations of the exception or a misunderstanding of validation rules.
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A code reviewer provides feedback: 'This function should handle all possible error cases, apart from network timeouts.' What is the primary meaning of this comment?
'Apart from' signals that the standard rule—handling all error cases—still applies *except* for network timeouts. The correct answer emphasizes graceful handling while acknowledging a specific exception. Misinterpreting it would suggest attempting to handle timeouts themselves or believing they are an acceptable part of the function's design.
10 / 22
During a code review of the new authentication service, Alice comments: 'The only exception to the rate limiting policy is for API keys associated with our internal tooling. Other than that, all requests are throttled.' Which phrase best captures Alice's intent?
Alice uses 'other than' to explicitly state what *doesn't* apply to the exception. The correct answer highlights that the rule (rate limiting) applies broadly, with a specific exclusion defined by the API keys. The other options misinterpret her meaning – she isn't suggesting a complete overhaul, but rather identifying a single allowed case.
11 / 22
In a Slack message to the team regarding the recent deployment, Ben writes: 'Apart from the database migration, everything went smoothly. git push origin main was successful.' What does Ben mean by this?
Ben uses 'apart from' to introduce an exception. The core statement—'everything went smoothly'—still holds true; he's simply adding that *specifically*, the database migration was successful alongside the code push. The incorrect options assume a failure or misinterpretation of the message's structure.
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You are drafting a PR description for a new feature that modifies the user profile API. You want to clearly state one exception to the usual validation rules. Which of the following is the most appropriate wording?
'Apart from' correctly establishes that the standard validation applies *except* for the specified exception (the age field). 'Other than' would imply that the age field is itself part of the validation process. The other options present incorrect interpretations of the exception or a misunderstanding of validation rules.
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A code reviewer provides feedback: 'This function should handle all possible error cases, apart from network timeouts.' What is the primary meaning of this comment?
'Apart from' signals that the standard rule—handling all error cases—still applies *except* for network timeouts. The correct answer emphasizes graceful handling while acknowledging a specific exception. Misinterpreting it would suggest attempting to handle timeouts themselves or believing they are an acceptable part of the function's design.
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During a code review of the new authentication service, Alice comments: 'The only exception to the rate limiting policy is for API keys associated with our internal tooling. Other than that, all requests are throttled.' Which phrase best captures Alice's intent?
Alice uses 'other than' to explicitly state what *doesn't* apply to the exception. The correct answer highlights that the rule (rate limiting) applies broadly, with a specific exclusion defined by the API keys. The other options misinterpret her meaning – she isn't suggesting a complete overhaul, but rather identifying a single allowed case.
15 / 22
In a Slack message to the team regarding the recent deployment, Ben writes: 'Apart from the database migration, everything went smoothly. git push origin main was successful.' What does Ben mean by this?
Ben uses 'apart from' to introduce an exception. The core statement—'everything went smoothly'—still holds true; he's simply adding that *specifically*, the database migration was successful alongside the code push. The incorrect options assume a failure or misinterpretation of the message's structure.
16 / 22
You are drafting a PR description for a new feature that modifies the user profile API. You want to clearly state one exception to the usual validation rules. Which of the following is the most appropriate wording?
'Apart from' correctly establishes that the standard validation applies *except* for the specified exception (the age field). 'Other than' would imply that the age field is itself part of the validation process. The other options present incorrect interpretations of the exception or a misunderstanding of validation rules.
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A code reviewer provides feedback: 'This function should handle all possible error cases, apart from network timeouts.' What is the primary meaning of this comment?
'Apart from' signals that the standard rule—handling all error cases—still applies *except* for network timeouts. The correct answer emphasizes graceful handling while acknowledging a specific exception. Misinterpreting it would suggest attempting to handle timeouts themselves or believing they are an acceptable part of the function's design.
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During a code review, Elena says: 'The system should handle all user input errors, apart from those explicitly documented in the API specifications.' Which of the following best describes her statement?
Elena is using 'apart from' to identify an exception to a general rule. The phrase means 'except' or 'other than,' indicating that the system must handle all input errors *except* those specifically documented in the API. The other options misinterpret the meaning of the phrase.
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Ben writes in a Slack message: 'The new service handles all database queries, other than those related to user authentication.' What does Ben mean?
'Apart from' here means 'except' or 'other than.' Ben is stating that the service will process all database queries *except* those related to user authentication. This clarifies a limitation of the service's functionality.
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A PR description states: 'The feature implements a new payment gateway, other than processing refunds.' What is the intended meaning?
'Apart from' in this context indicates an exception to a broader function. The payment gateway handles all payments *except* refunds, which are managed separately. This clarifies the scope of the new feature's capabilities.
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During a standup meeting, David says: 'The build process should compile all source code, apart from those marked as experimental.' What is the primary focus of David's comment?
'Apart from' denotes an exception to a general rule. David is saying that the build process includes all source code *except* those designated as 'experimental.' This clarifies a specific exclusion criteria during the compilation phase.
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You review a code change and find this comment: 'The API endpoint handles all requests, other than those requiring user authentication.' What does the developer intend?
'Apart from' here signifies an exception. The API endpoint handles *all* requests except those that require authentication, indicating a specific requirement for access and processing.
What will I practise in ""Other Than" / "Apart From" for Exception — IT Grammar Exercise"?
Practise using the prepositions "other than" and "apart from" to name the single exception to an otherwise general statement, with correct bare-infinitive
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