Than vs. then: Test your knowledge!

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Most people confuse the words than and then at least once! Here are some tips to help you decide which one to use:

  • Are you making a comparison? Use than.
  • Can you replace the word with next, in addition or therefore? Use then.

Try this quiz to see if you know the difference.

1. A study by Statistics Canada says gasoline prices in Central and Eastern Canada are rising more quickly Placeholder for the answer those in Western Canada.
2. First, beat the sugar with the butter, and Placeholder for the answer fold in the egg whites.
3. Roslyn would rather practise her flute Placeholder for the answer study for exams.
4. Other Placeholder for the answer Mauricio, no one spoke fluent Spanish in the class.
5. My brother is six years older Placeholder for the answer I.
6. The Massey Medal was established in 1959 by the Placeholder for the answer governor general, Vincent Massey.
7. Pasquale hasn’t blogged for two weeks because he has been very busy. Placeholder for the answer, he was ill for a few days.
8. If you don’t want to go to the party, Placeholder for the answer just say so.
9. I like vanilla better Placeholder for the answer chocolate.
10. Every now and Placeholder for the answer, she listens to that playlist.
  
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