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Then Vs. Than – Quiz 1
Then Vs. Than Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding and usage of comparative adjectives and conjunctions, specifically distinguishing between "then" and "than" in sentences. It covers comparative structures, sequence indicators, and correct contraction usage in English grammar.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
My dog is smarter ..... all the other dogs.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Than" is used to compare two things, which fits the context of comparing your dog's intelligence with that of other dogs.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Then refers to time or sequence and does not fit in this sentence.
Option B:
Than is correctly used for comparison, fitting the context perfectly.
Option C:
All the above would imply that both "Then" and "Than" are correct, which they are not in this case.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since "Than" is the right choice here.
2.
What word means "introducing the second element in comparison" ?
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The word "than" is used to compare two elements, such as in the phrase "more than." When introducing the second element of a comparison, "than" is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Then refers to time or sequence and does not introduce comparisons.
Option B:
Than correctly introduces the second element in comparison.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect because "then" is not used for introducing comparisons.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since "than" is the correct choice.
3.
I could not believe my sister likes eating brownies more ..... eating cake for dessert! She always gets an extra big piece of the brownie, ..... she adds ice cream on top! Now that I am thinking about it, it does sound pretty yummy! Maybe I will like it more ..... my usual cake!
A) Than, than, then.
B) Then, then, than.
C) Than, then, than.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Than, then, than.
In the sentence, "Than" should be used for comparisons (e.g., "more... than"), and "then" should be used to indicate a sequence of events or actions. The phrase "than eating cake for dessert" correctly uses "than," while "she adds ice cream on top!" is a sequential action that fits with "then." Finally, the last part "Maybe I will like it more... than my usual cake!" also requires "than."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses "Than" and "Then" incorrectly.
Option B:
Incorrect. Misuses "Then" in the middle part of the sentence.
Option C:
Correct. Proper use of "Than," "Then," and "Than."
Option D:
Incorrect. No correct answer among options provided.
4.
Which word should be used: " ..... going to be late if you don't hurry."
A) Your.
B) You're.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) You're.
The contraction "you're" means "you are," which fits the context of the sentence perfectly. "Your" is a possessive adjective and would not make sense in this construction.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "your" is a possessive pronoun, not a contraction for "you are."
Option B:
Correct as it uses the proper contraction "you're," meaning "you are."
Option C:
Incorrect since both A and B are wrong.
Option D:
Incorrect because one of the options (B) is correct.
5.
When you find your pencil, ..... you can start your test.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "Than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "When you find your pencil, then you can start your test," "then" correctly indicates that starting the test follows finding the pencil.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" is used to show sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
6.
The game was tied. ..... our team scored to win the game!
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "Than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, we are describing a sequence of events: first the game was tied, and then our team scored to win the game.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" indicates a sequence of events.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
7.
Select the sentence with correct usage.
A) I would rather eat pizza then salad.
B) I would rather eat pizza than salad.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the context of the given options, "than" should be used because it compares two different food choices: pizza and salad. Therefore, Option B is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect usage of "then"; should use "than".
Option B:
Correct usage; uses "than" for comparison.
Option C:
Includes an incorrect option, so not entirely correct.
Option D:
Incorrect as Option B is the correct choice.
8.
Chardae is taller ..... Mia, but not taller ..... Ke'Terrian.
A) Then, than.
B) Than, then.
C) Than, than.
D) Then, then.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "taller than" correctly compares Chardae's height to Mia's and Ke'Terrian's heights. Therefore, both instances should use "than".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because it uses "then" instead of "than".
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A.
Option C:
Correct, both instances use "than", which is appropriate for comparisons.
Option D:
Incorrect because it uses "then" instead of "than".
9.
My dog is smarter ..... all the other dogs. He's better looking, too.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Than.
The word "than" is used to compare two things, which in this case are the dog's intelligence and appearance with those of other dogs. "Then" refers to a sequence of events or time, making it inappropriate for comparison.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Then - Incorrect. Used for indicating sequence or order.
Option B:
Than - Correct. Used for comparing two things.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. "Than" is not applicable in this context.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. "Than" is the correct choice.
10.
Why would we want to do homework and ..... play outside?
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "Then play outside" correctly uses "then" to show that playing outside follows doing homework.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "then" appropriately.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses "than" which is wrong in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes an incorrect option.
Option D:
Incorrect. All options have at least one correct choice.
11.
Circle the correct word to complete the sentence:I caught the ball, ..... I threw it.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, which fits the context of catching and then throwing the ball.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" indicates a sequence of actions.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both "then" and "than" are not interchangeable in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Then" is the correct choice.
12.
Fill in the sentence with the right word.It's cheaper ..... that.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct word to fill in the sentence "It's cheaper ..... that" is
than
. This usage compares two things, indicating that one (the subject of the comparison) is less expensive than the other. The word "than" is used for comparisons.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Then - Incorrect. "Then" refers to a sequence or time and does not compare two things.
Option B:
Than - Correct. Used for comparison, indicating one thing is cheaper than the other.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. Only "than" fits the context of comparison.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. "Than" is the correct answer.
13.
Her hair is longer ..... her sister's hair.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the sentence "Her hair is longer..... her sister's hair," we are comparing lengths, so "than" is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Then" is not used for comparison.
Option B:
Correct. "Than" is the appropriate word for comparison in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both "then" and "than" are not correct here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Than" is the correct choice.
14.
If there is heavy traffic, ..... I might be late.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, there's no comparison but rather a consequence if heavy traffic occurs, which means "then" fits correctly.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" indicates a sequence of events.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" doesn't apply here as only one option is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" isn’t applicable since Option A is correct.
15.
Choose the correct word:She is taller ..... her brother.
A) With.
B) To.
C) Than.
D) From.
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Explanations:
"Than" is used to compare two things, in this case, her height with her brother's height.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"With" is incorrect as it does not indicate comparison.
Option B:
"To" can sometimes be used informally for comparison but "than" is the standard and more formal choice in this context.
Option C:
"Than" is correct because it properly compares two subjects, her height and her brother's height.
Option D:
"From" indicates origin or source, not comparison of size or degree.
16.
If want to eat your cookies, ..... you'll have to build the space laser first.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "Than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "If you want to eat your cookies, then you'll have to build the space laser first," "then" correctly indicates that building the space laser follows eating the cookies.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" is used to show sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There's a correct answer among the options provided.
17.
Which sentence uses both "your" and "you're" correctly?
A) You're going to need your umbrella today.
B) Your going to need you're umbrella today.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option A uses "you're" correctly as a contraction for "you are," and "your" correctly as a possessive pronoun, making the sentence grammatically correct: "You're going to need your umbrella today."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "you're" (contraction of "you are") and "your" (possessive pronoun) correctly.
Option B:
Incorrect. Confuses the contraction "you're" with the possessive pronoun "you're," which is wrong in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both A and B are correct, but B contains a grammatical error.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one of the options (A) is correct.
18.
Theresa said ..... very good at English.
A) There.
B) Their.
C) They're.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Theresa said ..... very good at English" requires a contraction to indicate agreement, which is formed using "they're," meaning "they are." Therefore, the correct answer is C) They're.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
There does not form a contraction with 're and has no relevance here.
Option B:
Their indicates possession and cannot be used to agree with "said."
Option C:
They're is the correct contraction for they are, indicating agreement in this context.
Option D:
Not applicable as one of the options (C) is correct.
19.
Three is less ..... four.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Three is less than four." is the correct usage because "than" is used to compare quantities, values, or amounts in English. "Then" refers to sequence or time.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Then" does not compare numbers.
Option B:
Correct. "Than" is used for comparisons between quantities, values, or amounts.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both "then" and "than" are not interchangeable in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is not correct as "than" is the right choice.
20.
Daves, can you help me fix ..... computer?
A) There.
B) Their.
C) They're.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Their.
The sentence should read "Can you help me fix their computer?" Here, "their" is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate that the computer belongs to someone other than Dave.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "There" refers to a place or existence and does not fit in this context.
Option B:
Correct. "Their" is used as a possessive pronoun, indicating possession of the computer.
Option C:
Incorrect. "They're" is a contraction for "they are," which does not fit grammatically in this sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect. All other options are correct.
21.
Miller will go first, ..... it's Javier's turn.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, showing that something happens next in time. In the given sentence, "Miller will go first, then it's Javier's turn," "then" correctly indicates that what follows is the next action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" is used to show sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
22.
If Batman is smarter ..... Superman, ..... he should win their fight.
A) Than, then.
B) Then, then.
C) Then, than.
D) Than, than.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "smarter than" correctly compares Batman's intelligence to Superman’s, whereas "then win" would imply an action following a comparison.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Than" for comparison and "then" for sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. Both words are used incorrectly.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Then" is misplaced, should be "than" for the comparison.
Option D:
Incorrect. Both words are used incorrectly.
23.
I like the orange gum more ..... the grape gum.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Than" is used to compare two things, which fits the context of comparing orange gum and grape gum in this sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Then" refers to sequence or time, not comparison.
Option B:
Correct. "Than" is used for comparisons.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both "then" and "than" are incorrect in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Than" is the correct choice here.
24.
Select the sentence with correct usage of "than."
A) She is smarter than her brother.
B) She is smarter then her brother.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Than" is used to compare two things, while "then" refers to a sequence of events or time. In option A, "than" correctly compares the intelligence between two individuals. Option B incorrectly uses "then," which does not fit the context of comparison.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct usage of "than."
Option B:
Incorrect use of "then" instead of "than."
Option C:
Both A and B are incorrect.
Option D:
All options except B are correct, but the claimed answer is only A.
25.
Select the correct word for the sentence ..... we went there.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct word to use in the sentence "we went there" is
then
. The word "then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "than" is used for comparisons.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" is used to show that the action happened in sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons and does not fit this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both words do not fit the sentence structure correctly.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one option (A) is correct.
26.
First, we focused on the answer larger ..... 15, and ..... we wrote an equation to solve the problem.
A) Then, than.
B) Then, then.
C) Than, then.
D) Than, than.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, while "than" is used for comparisons. In the given sentence, "focused on the answer larger than 15" requires "than" because it's comparing the size of an answer. The phrase "we wrote an equation to solve the problem" indicates a sequence of actions and should use "then". Therefore, option C) Than, then is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect usage of "Then, than" does not follow proper grammar rules.
Option B:
Incorrect usage of "Then, then" does not fit the context properly.
Option C:
Correct usage of "Than, then".
Option D:
Incorrect usage of "Than, than" does not follow proper grammar rules.
27.
TraVinsity is taller ..... Elijah.
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"TraVinsity is taller than Elijah." uses the correct word "than," which is used to compare two things. "Then" refers to sequence in time or order, so it would be incorrect here.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Then - Incorrect; "then" is not used for comparison.
Option B:
Than - Correct; "than" is the appropriate word for comparison.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect; only "than" is correct.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect; "than" is the correct answer.
28.
Select the correct word: "We finished our homework, ..... we played outside."
A) Then.
B) Than.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, which fits the context here where homework and playing are two sequential activities.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Then" is appropriate for indicating a sequence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Than" is used for comparisons, not sequences.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is the correct choice.
29.
Then is used for a comparison
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions, while "Than" is used for comparisons. Therefore, the statement that "Then is used for a comparison" is false.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it suggests then can be used for comparisons.
Option B:
Correct as it accurately states that "Then is not used for a comparison."
Option C:
Incorrect as it implies all options are correct, which they are not.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct option (B).
30.
Multiple Choice Questions:Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Choose the correct word: "We went to the park, ..... we went home."
A) Than.
B) Then.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Then" is used to indicate a sequence of events, which fits the context of going to the park and then going home. "Than" is used for comparisons, such as "She is taller than me." Therefore, "Then" is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Than" is not used to indicate sequence.
Option B:
Correct. "Then" indicates a sequence of events.
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" is wrong because only one option fits the context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is not correct since "Then" is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?
The word 'then' is used to indicate a sequence or a point in time, while 'than' is used for comparisons. For example, you might say "We will go then" to show something happening next, or "She is taller than him" to compare heights.
Can I use 'then' in a comparison?
No, you should not use 'then' in comparisons. It is incorrect to say "She is taller then him." Instead, use 'than' as in "She is taller than him."
How do I remember the difference between 'then' and 'than'?
A helpful way to remember is that 'then' often relates to time or sequence, while 'than' is used for comparisons. You can also use mnemonics like "Than is for comparing things" to aid your memory.
Are there any exceptions when using 'then'?
Yes, there are some exceptions. For example, 'then' can be used as an adverb to indicate a result or consequence, such as "If you study hard, then you will pass the exam." However, in most cases, it is used for sequence or time.
Can 'than' be used outside of comparisons?
No, 'than' should only be used in the context of making a comparison. It is not appropriate to use it for other purposes such as indicating time or sequence.