engnety  +  62450 Mon, 20 Dec 04 07:27 AM Dear Sir/Miss, My student asked me a question as follows: During the examination we are supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, ________to anyone. A. instead of speaking B. rather than speak C. and not speak D. but would not speak Some students choose B, some choose C. I can't make a decision on that. Could you help me as soon as possible. I'm looking forward to your answer. Christopher Zhu from China engnety Joined on Sun, Dec 19 2004 China New Member 25 Christopher Zhu This is the home to English lovers. I love this forum

	fluffyzzz  +  62459 Mon, 20 Dec 04 07:56 AM The correct answer in this case would be C. "Rather"would suggest that you were doing the preceding list of things instead of speaking. Not speaking is an additional item on the list and is therefore included with an "and" (C). fluffyzzz Joined on Thu, Dec 2 2004 Gainesville, Florida, USA New Member 15 ^ the opinion of an american college freshmen