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We are almost finished with our preposition study–just in time to start tackling our sentence month of February! I thought I would address the prepositions then and than since they are both used as prepositions (at times–more on that in our “sentence study”!)–and since they are commonly confused with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then<\/span>
1. Means “next”<\/span>
2. Used as a preposition: She is getting pizza first, then pop.<\/span>
3. You will always use the correct then and than if you substitute “next” in your questionable spot–and if it fits, use “then”: He is coming here then going to town. (Say–he is coming here next going to town–is that the use you meant–the one that shows chronology? If so, you need then.)<\/span>
4. Remember thEn has an E and nExt has an e.<\/span><\/p>\n

Than<\/span>
1. Means to compare<\/span>
2. Used as a preposition: I would rather have pizza than tacos.<\/span>
3. Only use than when you want to make a comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Tricky Trick to Help It Stick”:<\/span><\/p>\n

Substitute NEXT–if it almost fits (i.e. you are trying to show chronology), use THEN.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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