Please explain

[My Hanh]

Hello teacher,
Please explain the usage of except and except for.
Thank you very much indeed.

[hector51]

Hello guy!

we use "except" before a verb while "except for" is place before a noun(noun phrase,gerund...)
e.g:
we will stay home and watch TV except do homework.
I like all people in this class except for one person.(who?I don't know )

is it clear enough?hope it helps.