Grammar Post: Then/Than etc.

So often I see the wrong use of the words then and than.  Since I couldn't think of something specific that I want help on this week I thought it would make sense to share these rules.  The rules state that: "Than" is a comparative term. Use it only when you're making a comparison between two or more things. "Then" is a temporal term. Use it to indicate that something happens after something else, often with a cause-and-effect relationship. Also use it in conditional statements (after "if" clauses)." http://www.englishchick.com/grammar/grconf.htm

"Than" comparisons:

I am shorter than Xena. There are more cherries in my bowl than in Gabby's.

"Then" comparisons:

Xena looked around and then mounted Argo. Xena entered the room. Then everyone else left. If you're traveling with Xena, then you must be pretty brave.

This website also helps with other words that are often confused words.  Words like accept/except, affect/effect, and their/there/they're. http://www.englishchick.com/grammar/grconf.htm