Commonly Confused Words: Then and Than

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10th Grade

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L.4.1G, L.1.1G, L.8.5A

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Courtney Welniak

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Commonly Confused Words: Then and Than

I can identify the correct word to use in a sentence and in my own writing.

Than

Than is used when you’re making a comparison.
Ex. Simon is older than Sebastian.
The phrase other than is used to mean “except” or “apart from.”
Ex. Other than soccer practice, I have no plans.

Then

Then is used to when you’re talking about time. It can mean “next” or “at that time.”
Ex. First, wash your hands, then set the table.
Then is also used in if/then statements.
Ex. If you don’t finish that burger, then I will!

Multiple Choice

Break the eggs into the bowl and ______ whisk them together.

then

than

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During field day, the students played soccer, basketball, and _____ ran a race.

Than

Then

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He thought he could handle the money better _____ I could.

then

than

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I'd rather go out tonight _____ this afternoon.

then

than

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I can not believe you talked faster ______ a speeding bullet and _____ walked away.

than, than

than, then

then, then

then, than

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If you are shorter ______ me, _____ please sit down.

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