Fandorin  +  576387 Tue, 14 Oct 08 08:51 PM Hi there. There is a quiz from book "Grammar and vocabulary for First Certificate", preparing for the ESOL First Certificate in English (FCE) (Cambridge University) . It's extracted from one module, devoted to Link words : purpose and reason. It implies upper-intermediate level. I hope it would be useful. 1.I phoned Selectsincebecause I need to speak to you. 2. SelectSinceBecause the rain has stopped, we can go back in the garden. 3. SelectBecause ofBecause the bus was late, I missed the meeting. 4.We took a taxi Selectnot toin order not to be late. 5.The traffic jam is Selectdue toowing to major roadworks. 6.Emma came first Selecton account ofas a result of all her hard work. 7. I'm going by bus Selectin order toowing to save costs. 8.I'll reply your e-mail Selectconsequentlyso that he can buy the ticket today. 9.She didn't water the plants, Selectsosince they died. 10.We'll join the euro Selectbecausebecause of that our economy will improve. Fandorin Joined on Thu, Dec 20 2007 Moscow Contributing Member 1,382 Whatever happens, be yourself. Grammar, Vocabulary, Universities, Tests, FCE

	Mister Micawber  +  576491 Wed, 15 Oct 08 06:01 AM . For many, both answers are acceptable nowadays, Fandorin. . Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

	Fandorin  +  576622 Wed, 15 Oct 08 02:24 PM Grammar seems to be simplifying. Don't you think? Fandorin

	Mister Micawber  +  576631 Wed, 15 Oct 08 02:55 PM . Yes, thank goodness! . Mister Micawber

	Clive  +  585048 Sat, 08 Nov 08 03:40 AM Hi, It's just a slight error in how the choices are set up. The phrase is just 'due to  to'. Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,580 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo