Question

the word \then\ means \at that time\ and is used to talk about when things will happen. the word \than\ is used to compare things.

1. first we go to paris; (then than) we head for rome.
2. jacob would rather work at home (then than) at the office.
3. do you plan to cook the turkey (then than)?
4. i will take the exam, and (then than) i will decide whether to drop the course or not.
5. you are at least two inches taller now (then than) you were last year at this time.
6. joes writing was much easier to read (then than) his brother jims.
7. calculus is much more complex (then than) simple arithmetic.
8. if the weather stays warm, (then than) we will have the reception outside.
9. mabels new computer had more memory (then than) she ever thought possible.
10. the box of lead is heavier (then than) the box of tin.

Explanation:

The word "then" is used to indicate a sequence of events in time. The word "than" is used for making comparisons. We choose "then" when referring to a time - related sequence and "than" when comparing.

Answer:

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