It's very easy to mistakenly type one letter and change the whole meaning of a word. Take, for example, the words "then" and "than." Those have very different meanings and usages.
The word "then" is used when referring to a time or an order of events. Look at the examples below.
She opened up her purse and then took out the car keys.
First, put the bread in the toaster. Then turn it on and wait.
The word "than" is used when making a comparison between things. Look at the examples below.
I like cookies more than I like ice cream.
Henry buys broccoli less often than carrots.
Show me how you'd correctly use the words "then" and "than." Write one sentence illustrating usage of each word.
13 comments:
I perfer scones and tea much more than cake and milk.
I walked outside and then shut the door.
Rebekah W.
Rum and raisin icecream is way better than grapenut icecream.
I entered the hotel, then the bellhop took my coat.
Sheila w,
I run faster than my elder brother.
I turned off the television, then I went to sleep.
Suetto C.
I am going to the store, then I will make dinner.
Florida gets more rain than New Mexico.
Jolene h
Mirlene - I spoke to the online teacher, then she told me, my friend have more grade than I have.
I went to work,then I went to get my son from school.
Joey is much more taller than Troy.
Mowing the lawn is easier than pulling weeds.
I feed my bird in the morning, then I feed my cats in the afternoon.
"Commonly Misused Words: Then and Than"
My daughter rather wear skirts and dresses than some jeans and a t-shirt.
When I walk out of the walk-in freezer u may then shut the door.
-Angelica
We baked the cookies then put the sprinkles on, but John said he would rather have his plain than with sprinkles.
My sister and I cook for the party and then we call everyone inside to eat.
I talk with my mother more than how I talk to my father.
Alicia
I rather be at the beach than working on holiday weekend.
Maria Rodriguez-Trelles
I park my car. Then I went to talk with him.
Milena likes art class more than science class.
Roxan Alvarez
01/22/10
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