Grammar fix
a notable exception
significant exception
a person or thing that is clearly different from others in an important or remarkable way, especially when most things follow a pattern but this one stands out.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Most of the students handed in their assignments on time, but Jake was a notable exception.daily life
- While many cities struggle with air pollution, Copenhagen is a notable exception due to its focus on cycling and green spaces.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a notable exception (to something)
WrongWith the notable exception for John, everyone agreed.
RightWith the notable exception of John, everyone agreed.
'The exception OF [someone]', not 'for'.
Patterna notable exception (to something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Conspicuous deviation... merits mention' is essay padding for a simple idea.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a notable exceptionwith theoneisof
Don't confuse it
Unlike just 'an exception', which can refer to any case that doesn't fit the rule, 'a notable exception' emphasizes that the exception is especially important or worth mentioning.