Review: Then vs than

What is 'then'?

'Then' refers to a time or sequence of events.

What is 'than'?

'Than' is used for making comparisons.

'Then' can indicate what comes next, give an example.

Example: I went to the store, then I went home.

'Than' is often used in which kinds of sentences?

'Than' is used in sentences that compare two things.

True or false: 'Then' can mean 'at that time'.

True, because 'then' indicates a specific time.

Fill in the blank: I would rather play soccer ____ basketball.

'than' is the correct word to complete the sentence.

Difference between 'then' and 'than'?

'Then' relates to time; 'than' relates to comparison.

When do you use 'than'?

Use 'than' when comparing two items, like apples and oranges.

True or false: 'Then' can be used to show cause and effect.

True, because 'then' can indicate what happens next.

Example of 'than' in a sentence.

She is taller than her brother.

What is a common mistake with 'then' and 'than'?

Many people confuse them because they sound similar.

Fill in the blank: We will leave at 5 PM, and ____ go to dinner.

'then' fits in this context.

Which word is correct? I like pizza ____ pasta.

'than' is correct for comparisons.

What does 'then' help to indicate?

'Then' helps to show the order in which things happen.

True or false: You can use 'than' when discussing time.

False, because 'than' is only for comparisons.