Understanding 'Than' and 'Then' Usage

The video tutorial explains the common confusion between the words 'than' and 'then'. 'Than' is used for making comparisons, while 'then' indicates time sequence or consequence. Examples are provided to illustrate the correct usage of each word. The video also includes practice sentences to help learners differentiate between the two.

What is the primary reason 'than' and 'then' are often confused?

• They sound alike.

• They have similar meanings.

• They are used in the same contexts.

• They are spelled the same.

Which word is used to make comparisons?

• Than

• Neither

• Both

• Then

In the sentence 'Christine is taller than her sister', what is being compared?

• The weight of Christine and her sister

• The intelligence of Christine and her sister

• The height of Christine and her sister

• The age of Christine and her sister

What does the word 'then' indicate?

• None of the above

• Similarity

• Time sequence or consequence

• Comparison

In the sentence 'She set her alarm then she went to bed', what does 'then' indicate?

• A condition

• A comparison between two actions

• A sequence of actions

• A consequence of an action

Which word would you use in the sentence: 'I would rather go to the beach ___ the mountains'?

• Then

• Than

• Both

• Neither

In the sentence 'If it rains, then we'll go to the movies', what role does 'then' play?

• It shows a comparison.

• It introduces a condition.

• It indicates a sequence.

• It expresses a consequence.

Which word completes the sentence: 'He is older ___ you'?

• Then

• Neither

• Than

• Both

What is the correct word to use in: 'We went to the museum ___ we visited the art gallery'?

• Than

• Neither

• Both

• Then

Which word fits in the sentence: 'I'd rather have pizza ___ sushi for dinner'?

• Both

• Than

• Then

• Neither