Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:11 pm Posts: 116 Location: On a motorcycle
Hello again everyone, it's time for another scintillating edition of Galanity's Grammar. Let's take a look at then and than.
ThAn (with an "a") is a conjunction used for comparisons. One thing is better than another. Example: Writing well is better than writing poorly.
ThEn (with an "e") has more possible meanings. One of the most common is time-based ordering. This happened, then that happened, then something else happened. Thus: Mike and Rose celebrated their anniversary by going to dinner, then dancing.
Then can also mean one specific point in time. We'll meet for a motorcycle ride at 10am. I'll see you then.
Another use is additions to another statement. The scuba dive cost $70, and then there was tank rental. If you want to ride with our motorcycle group, then you'll have to wear full protective gear.
The basic rule is easy: Than (with "a") is only used in comparisons. Everything else gets then.
So simple!
Last edited by EQPlayer on Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Another good one. I don't have trouble with these except when my brain is going faster than my fingers. Then, even I can slip and put the wrong one. But I do know better
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