Choose the Correct Word

This grammar-focused worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they strengthen word usage, reading comprehension, and context-based reasoning by choosing between then and than. Through repeated sentence-level practice, learners analyze whether each sentence shows time or comparison, helping them internalize the correct meaning and usage of these commonly confused words.

Learning Goals

• Grammar & Word Usage (Grades 3-5): Students correctly identify and use then and than in sentences.
• Context Clue Application: Learners analyze sentence meaning to determine whether time or comparison is being expressed.
• Vocabulary Acquisition & Use: Students develop precision with homophones and commonly confused words.
• Reading for Meaning: Learners practice active reading by interpreting context before making a choice.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Clear Multiple-Choice Format: Circling answers supports quick checks for understanding and fluency.
• Reinforces Grammar Through Repetition: Alternating sentence types builds automatic recognition.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, warm-ups, independent practice, assessment, or homeschool instruction.

This choose the correct word worksheet helps students build confidence and accuracy with then and than through focused, context-rich practice. By repeatedly evaluating sentence meaning and making grammatical choices, learners strengthen comprehension, vocabulary precision, and editing skills. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a simple, low-prep way to reinforce correct word usage and reading for meaning.

This worksheet is part of our Then vs. Than collection.