I teach grammar and punctuation workshops, and one mistake that really bugs me is the misuse of "then" for "than." Do not use "then" when comparing two things. Here's the correct use:"Than" is used to show comparisons: John is taller than I (am). My fees are more cost effective than the fees charged by my competitors.
"Then" is used to show passage of time; it usually comes with "and": I did this and then I did that. John took me to the movies and then to dinner.
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