Commonly Confused Words: Then vs. Than

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Commonly Confused Words: Then vs. Than

Then and than sound a little alike, but their meanings are different.

Then can be an adverb meaning in that case, in addition or in the next moment. It can also be a noun meaning a moment or specific time.

Example 1: If Mike is late, then he should apologize. Example 2: I did the dishes, then I went to bed. Example 3: She was about to cross the road, then she saw a car. Example 4: We will wait until then to call you.

Then Than

Than is often used as a conjunction. It sometimes comes after an adjective for a comparison. It can also connect one clause to another.

Example 1: Carla is shorter than Christy. Example 2: He talks more slowly than Evan does.

Choose then or than to complete each sentence. 1. That picture is prettier _______________________ the other. 2. I like salad more _______________________ soup. 3. The game was tied, _______________________ our team scored. 4. If Marco doesn't want to go, _______________________ he should stay home. 5. This is more important _______________________ you think. 6. It was _______________________ that Kirk realized his mistake. 7. For your chores, you should wash the dog, _______________________ rake the leaves. 8. My sister makes better grades _______________________ my brother. 9. If Carrie doesn't find the library book, _______________________ she must pay a fine. 10. Today was hotter _______________________ we thought it would be.

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Name: _________K_e_y______________

Commonly Confused Words: Then vs. Than

Then and than sound a little alike, but their meanings are different.

Then can be an adverb meaning in that case, in addition or in the next moment. It can also be a noun meaning a moment or specific time.

Example 1: If Mike is late, then he should apologize. Example 2: I did the dishes, then I went to bed. Example 3: She was about to cross the road, then she saw a car. Example 4: We will wait until then to call you.

Then Than

Than is often used as a conjunction. It sometimes comes after an adjective for a comparison. It can also connect one clause to another.

Example 1: Carla is shorter than Christy. Example 2: He talks more slowly than Evan does.

Choose then or than to complete each sentence.

1. That picture is prettier ________th__a_n____________ the other. 2. I like salad more __________th__a_n__________ soup. 3. The game was tied, ________th__e_n____________ our team scored. 4. If Marco doesn't want to go, ________t_h_e__n___________ he should stay home. 5. This is more important _________th__a_n___________ you think. 6. It was _______t_h__e_n____________ that Kirk realized his mistake. 7. For your chores, you should wash the dog, _____t_h__e_n______________ rake the leaves. 8. My sister makes better grades ________t_h__a_n___________ my brother. 9. If Carrie doesn't find the library book, _______th__e_n_____________ she must pay a fine. 10. Today was hotter ________t_h_a__n___________ we thought it would be.

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