In this question, sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
China is a big country, in area it is bigger than any other country ____ Russia.

Options

A. accept
B. except
C. expect
D. access

Answer

B

Explanation

except (Prep.): apart from
accept (V.) : to agree
expect (V.) : to think/believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
access (V.) : to reach, enter /use something
Here, except is the right usage.