Then vs. Than Worksheets

About This Worksheet Collection

The Then vs. Than collection helps students confidently distinguish between two commonly confused words that serve completely different grammatical roles. Through sentence practice, editing tasks, visual prompts, and creative writing, learners discover that then relates to time or sequence, while than expresses comparison. Each worksheet builds understanding step by step-from basic fill-in-the-blank exercises to open-ended writing-ensuring comprehension through repeated, contextualized exposure.

Students strengthen grammar accuracy, reading comprehension, and sentence fluency while learning to apply the correct form in both written and spoken English. The collection also promotes proofreading skills, contextual reasoning, and vocabulary development through diverse real-world applications. By the end, learners demonstrate a confident command of then and than in everything from narratives to academic writing.

Detailed Descriptions Of These Worksheets

Then and Than Practice
Students fill blanks with then or than to complete sentences, using context clues to decide between sequence and comparison. This worksheet introduces the fundamental distinction clearly and accessibly, reinforcing comprehension through repetition and direct application.

Word Choice Identification
Learners read sentences and decide whether then or than is used correctly, writing "yes" or "no" beside each. The task builds grammatical discrimination and editing confidence, encouraging careful reading and attention to context.

Error Correction Sentences
Students correct sentences that misuse then or than and rewrite them accurately. This exercise strengthens proofreading skills, builds awareness of subtle differences, and helps learners internalize correct forms.

Sentence Writing with Then and Than
Using picture prompts, students write original sentences that demonstrate correct use of both words. The creative format connects visual literacy with grammar practice, encouraging expressive and precise writing.

Backyard Sentence Writing
Learners write three sentences-one with then, one with than, and one with both-based on a backyard scene. The task deepens understanding through creative application and reinforces sentence construction skills.

Choose the Correct Word
Students circle then or than to complete each sentence, focusing on word meaning and contextual logic. The simple structure encourages quick thinking and strengthens recognition accuracy.

Mixed Practice Sentences
This worksheet mixes multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank activities, requiring students to analyze sentence structure and meaning. It promotes flexibility and ensures comprehension across varied sentence contexts.

Sentence Expansion Practice
Learners expand sentences using then or than to create compound and complex forms. The exercise enhances grammatical fluency and teaches how conjunctions function in extended writing.

Comparison and Sequence Practice
Students fill blanks with the correct word in sentences that highlight either sequence or comparison. The repetition reinforces grammar awareness and strengthens contextual reasoning skills.

Sequence and Comparison Review
Combining multiple-choice and completion formats, this worksheet reinforces mastery through diverse examples. Learners refine editing, comprehension, and grammar precision in one comprehensive review.

Picture Sentence Writing
Students interpret visuals and write two sentences-one with then, one with than-to describe what they see. The activity connects creative writing with contextual understanding and vocabulary practice.

Sentence Expansion and Word Choice
This multi-step worksheet guides learners through expanding sentences and selecting the correct quantifier, ending with visual writing prompts. It strengthens grammar comprehension and creative fluency simultaneously.

Comparison and Sequence Identification
Students identify correct then/than usage through circling and correction tasks. This worksheet builds proofreading skills and helps solidify understanding through repetition and contextual variation.

Practical Writing Application
Learners explain how to use then and than before writing sentences and a short paragraph incorporating both. The integrated format bridges grammar explanation and real-world writing expression.

Sentence Expansion and Rewriting
Students expand and rewrite sentences, substituting appropriate synonyms for then and than. The dual focus on grammar and vocabulary develops flexible writing skills and reinforces nuanced understanding of word meaning.