Then vs. Than

 ... is used to show the passing of time.

• Than
• Then

 ... is used to introduce the second part of a comparison. 

• Than
• Then

I wanted to win more _____ my opponent did.

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• than

I like CU better _____ CSU.

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• than

TraVinsity is taller ______ Elmer.

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Wash the clothes, ______ put them in the dryer.

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Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

First, she pulled out her notebook. _____, she grabbed her pens and crayons.

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• Than

She can run faster _____ I can.

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Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

They ate dinner, and ______ walked home.

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Tags

CCSS.RF.K.3D

My dog is smarter _____ all the other dogs. He's better looking, too.

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