Comparison and Sequence Practice

This grammar practice worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen understanding of word meaning, sentence structure, and context clues by choosing between then and than. Through sentence-level completion tasks, learners practice distinguishing between sequence (time/order) and comparison, reinforcing accurate grammar usage while improving reading comprehension and writing clarity.

Learning Goals

• Grammar & Conventions (Grades 3-5): Students correctly use then for sequence and than for comparison.
• Vocabulary & Context Understanding: Learners analyze sentence meaning to determine correct word choice.
• Reading & Writing Connections: Students apply reading comprehension skills to support accurate writing decisions.
• Word Meaning in Sentences: Learners develop precision in understanding how small word changes affect meaning.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Clear Fill-in-the-Blank Format: Encourages active thinking and careful reading.
• Builds Grammar Automaticity: Repeated, varied practice helps students internalize correct usage.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, independent practice, review, assessment, or homeschool instruction.

This comparison and sequence practice worksheet helps students build confidence with commonly confused words by applying grammar rules in meaningful sentence contexts. By repeatedly analyzing whether a sentence shows time or comparison, learners strengthen grammar accuracy, vocabulary precision, and sentence-level comprehension. Whether used in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a simple, low-prep way to reinforce correct word usage and support strong reading and writing skills.

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