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    This class scores higher (then,  than) any other class.

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Most of the time you will find many people confusing the use of the words then and than in constructing and joining sentences. What do you think is the difference? Supplement your knowledge below.

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    He leaped on the thief, tied him up, and (then,  than) called the police.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Then
    Explanation
    In this sentence, "then" is the correct word choice. The word "then" is used to indicate the order of events, showing that after the speaker tied up the thief, they proceeded to call the police. On the other hand, "than" is used for making comparisons, which is not appropriate in this context.

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  • 3. 

    First, we study the homework; (then,  than) we take the test.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Then
    Explanation
    The word "then" is the correct answer because it indicates the correct sequence of events. In this sentence, it is stating that studying the homework comes before taking the test. "Than" is used to make comparisons and would not be appropriate in this context.

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  • 4. 

    The storm poured down, but (then,  than) it ended.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Then
    Explanation
    The word "then" is the correct answer in this case. It is used to indicate the sequence of events, suggesting that the storm poured down first and then it ended. On the other hand, "than" is used for making comparisons, which is not relevant in this sentence.

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  • 5. 

    This test seems to be easier (then,  than) the last one.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Than
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "than" because it is used to make a comparison between two things. In this sentence, the speaker is comparing the current test to the last one and stating that the current test is easier.

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  • 6. 

    That cat is much bigger (then,  than) that dog.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Than
    Explanation
    The word "than" is the correct answer because it is used to make a comparison between the size of the cat and the dog. In this sentence, we are comparing the size of the cat to the size of the dog and stating that the cat is bigger. "Than" is the appropriate word to use in this context to indicate the comparison.

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  • 7. 

    My jack-o-lantern is far better (then,  than) any other jack-o-lantern.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Than
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, "than" is used to compare the speaker's jack-o-lantern to other jack-o-lanterns. It indicates that the speaker's jack-o-lantern is superior or of higher quality compared to the others. "Then" is not the correct choice because it is used to indicate a sequence of events or a time frame, which is not relevant in this context.

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  • 8. 

    If you come with me, (then,  than) we will go to the circus.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Then
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "then" because it is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions. In this sentence, "then" is used to show that if the person comes with the speaker, the next action will be going to the circus. "Than" is used to make comparisons between two things and is not suitable in this context.

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  • 9. 

    His aroma is more (then,  than) I can stand.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Than
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, "than" is used to compare the intensity of the aroma to the speaker's tolerance level. It indicates that the aroma is exceeding the speaker's ability to tolerate it. "Then" is not appropriate in this context as it is used to indicate a sequence of events or a consequence.

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  • 10. 

    The discussion lasted much longer (than,   then) we thought it would.

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    Correct Answer
    A. Than
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "than". In this sentence, "than" is used to compare the duration of the discussion with our initial expectation. The word "then" refers to a specific time or sequence of events, which does not make sense in this context.

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