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.
10 comments:
1.I would rather save the cookies for later than eating it now.
2.I'm going to watch this movie then it's off to bed
Angela Richardson
THEN: He walked pass me with a cold stair in his warm green eyes, and then turned and said, “Do you remember me?”
THAN: I love reading books more than I like watching television.
SHENEA WALKER
He rather play basketball than have to do chores.
I will first cook rice, then I will make salad.
Maria T.
10/6/2010
(THEN)
I use to not like that girl but that was then this is now.
(THAN)
My little sister is mad because our dog likes me more than her.
Nicole cunningham
1.I like his blue shirt better than his red shirt.
2. I am going to spend sometime with my sister then it's off to church.
Angela Richardson
Love is more powreful than fear.
First comes love then comes marriage.
1. Going to the beach is more fun than going to the mall.
2. After calling my friend, I will then read a book.
Kelly Tymecki
Than: My dog thinks I play more with my cat than with her.
Then: Every now and then I like working out at the gym.
Gail
1.This cake taste better than this chocolate chip cookie.
2. I am going to the mall then I am going to the park.
Angela Richardson
Lets go the mall first and then we go the meat shop.
The vegetables is more than enough for ten people.
Dorothea M.
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