Question

Select the correct text in the passage.

Which word in this excerpt from a how-to guide represents an error?

The city regulates how homeowners discard paint. Paint must be completely dry before disposal. Adding newspaper to paint can help speed up the drying time. Many neighborhoods offer a hazard waste pickup at your home. Otherwise, there are several nonprofit organizations that will except paint for recycling.

Answer 1

The word 'except' in the excerpt should be replaced with 'accept' as it is used incorrectly in the context of organizations taking paint for recycling. The correct sentence is : Otherwise, there are several nonprofit organizations that will accept paint for recycling.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word in the excerpt from the how-to guide that represents an error is "except." This word should be replaced with "accept," as the sentence is referring to organizations that willingly take paint for recycling. The use of "except" is incorrect in this context because "except" means to exclude, which is the opposite of what is meant here. The correct word "accept" means to receive something willingly.

The correct sentence is : Otherwise, there are several nonprofit organizations that will accept paint for recycling.

Recycling techniques and disposal of household waste, like paint, involve following city regulations and may vary between neighborhoods, depending on local recycling authority rules.