Understanding 'Than' vs 'Then'

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'than' and 'then', which are often confused due to their similar sounds. 'Than' is used for making comparisons, while 'then' indicates time sequence or consequence. The video provides examples and practice sentences to help learners understand and correctly use these words.

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

• They are used in the same context.

• They are spelled the same.

• They sound alike.

• They have similar meanings.

Which word is used to make comparisons?

• Then

• Than

• Neither

• Both

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

• The weight of Christine and her sister

• The age of Christine and her sister

• The height of Christine and her sister

• The intelligence of Christine and her sister

Which word indicates a sequence of events?

• Than

• Then

• Both

• Neither

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

• A question

• A condition

• A consequence

• A comparison

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'I would rather go to the beach ___ the mountains'?

• then

• than

• both

• neither

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'Complete your homework and ___ you can play'?

• neither

• then

• both

• than

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'He is older ___ you'?

• both

• than

• neither

• then

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'We went to the museum ___ we visited the art gallery'?

• then

• than

• both

• neither

Which word would correctly complete the sentence: 'Learning a new language can be more challenging ___ expected'?

• then

• than

• both

• neither