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Then / Than - Exercise 5

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. Your brother looks older (   ) your sister.

2. First the coach assigned each player a new position; (   ) she discussed the strategy for tonight's game.

3. Izzy glared at his aunt, and (   ) he stormed out of the room.

4. The news today was no better (   ) it had been a week ago.

5. My friend stopped at the supermarket and (   ) came over to drive me to the party.

6. It is already later (   ) you think it is.

7. If you are unsure of your feelings,(   ) you should be cautious about the relationship.

8. The large man boasted that he could eat more hot dogs (   ) anyone else at the table.

9. Ten miles is simply much farther (   ) I can walk.

10. First he tried on the new shoes; (   ) he bought them.

             

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