Explain Exceptions with "Except"

Everyone arrived on time except John.

You can borrow any book from my library except the ones on the top shelf.

Patternsthe top shelf

I like all fruits except bananas.

The museum is open every day except Monday.

She would have gone to any school except the local one.

Patternsgo — went — gone^the local one

We sell all types of accessories except for phone cases.

Patternssell — sold — sold

He reads everything on the subject except science fiction.

Patternsread — read — read

You can use any color for the design except red.

They were willing to listen to anyone, except their competitor.

All the tasks are complete except for the final review.

Patternsall the tasks^the final review

The park is accessible to everyone except pets.