Thursday, June 4, 2009

Grammar

I have always had trouble with knowing when to use THAN vs. THEN. Honestly, I don't remember learning the difference between the two, and I just have never taken it upon myself to find out. Most the time I just use THAN not really knowing if I'm using it accurately. According to ehow, (http://www.ehow.com/how_4607305_word-use-then-vs-than.html) "THAN is a conjunction that is used to hook up words and make them function. It is used to introduce the second part of a comparison." Whereas, THEN is used "as an adverb, meaning a time; next in order."
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Good one Leah! I think a lot of people struggle with that concept. Now we know better!

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  2. Heidi SchmutzJune 7, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Definately this is something that I struggle with also.. I'm way too lazy to look it up and find out. Thank you for doing that! Ha!

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