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Then / Than - Exercise 3

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

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.  Joe's writing was much easier to read (then  than)  his brother Jim's.

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.  Mabel's new computer had more memory (then  than)  she ever thought possible.

10. The box of lead is heavier (then  than)  the box of tin.

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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