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People often use the wrong words charcoal and then. This error is quite common, partly because the two words are pronounced roughly the same, and in some cases you simply can't tell the difference between the two words. However, it is important to know in which situations you need to use words. As a general rule, charcoal only comparison, also then just time. Practice using and pronouncing these two words, and then (then) you will use them better (charcoal) anyone!

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Method 1 of 3: Identify "then" use cases

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   Remember that then is a word for time or sequence. In all cases, then Used when you want to talk about a point in time or a series of events. If asked when something happened, then then is the right word you can use to answer.
   • For example, if the teacher asked where you were at lunch yesterday, you could reply, “I was at lunch then (At that time I'm having lunch).
   • If someone asks when something is done, you can let them know, “Come back tomorrow afternoon. I will have everything ready by then. " (Come back tomorrow afternoon. At that time I will get everything done).

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   Associate a sequence of events with words then. Another common use of the word then refers to things in order. Use then to let people know the next incident in time, space or order. Here are some examples of this usage:
   • We are going to leave at 9, and then we stop for lunch around 11. (We will depart at 9 o'clock, already stop for lunch at around 11 o'clock).
   • First, you line up part A and part B. Then, you screw them together. (First, line A and B,later tighten the two parts together).
   • The inner planets go Mercury, Venus, Earth, and then Mars. (The planets in turn are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and next is Mars).

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   Use then for additional information or conditions.Then may also be used to mean "beyond", "further" or "in that case". Use then when you need to add information to a sentence, or to adjust results based on conditions.
   • If you want additional information you could say, “The dinner costs $ 20, and then you have to add the tip. ” (The cost of dinner is 400 thousand, with the You have to add a tip.)
   • To describe the condition, you can say, “If the weather is good, then we will go to the beach tomorrow. ” (If the weather is fine then tomorrow we will go to the sea.)

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   Use then when you want to imply something is true in the past. In some special cases, then can be used as an adjective to refer to something that once happened, even though it is no longer true today. You can hear people using words then in this way when it comes to figures, such as a politician, who used to hold a certain position but are no longer in that position now.
   • For example, “That program was instituted in 2010 by then President Barack Obama. " (This program was created in 2010 by the president then is Barack Obama).
   • However, this usage is not only intended to refer to humans. You could also say things like, “The historian wrote about the then thriving state of Rome. " (The historian writes about Rome's brilliant development at that time).
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Method 2 of 3: Identify cases of using "coal"

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   Use charcoal as a conjugation in comparative context. Conjugated is a word used to connect two sides of a sentence. When talking about a noun (thing, person, place, or concept) in relation to another, you can use charcoal to introduce the second side of the comparison sentence. Charcoal often placed before comparison words like better, worse, more, less, higher, lower, smaller, larger, etc ... Example:
   • There are more onions charcoal scallions in your fridge. (In your refrigerator there are many onions than onion).
   • I can run faster now charcoal I could last year. (Now I run fast than last year.)
   • I like cloudy weather more charcoal I like the sun. (I like the shady weather than sunny.)

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   Use charcoal refers to the relationship between two events.Charcoal can also be used with past tense verbs and some adverb clauses. An adverb clause is a phrase that has the function of modifying or qualifying a verb. In these cases, charcoal used to refer to an event that is related to another thing.
   • For example, if it feels as if the alarm clock rings as soon as you fall asleep, you could say, “No sooner did I lay my head down charcoal my clock started to ring. " (I just laid my back on the bed not long ago then the clock rings.)
   • This usage sometimes seems the same as the usage then and can be confusing. The difference here is then used when there is a continuation, but charcoal the continuation is not described in this case. It only showed a connection between the two - lying back on the bed and the clock ringing the alarm.

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   Use charcoal when you can't find a synonym for the word you are saying. If you are trying to distinguish between charcoal and then, try using an alternative word. Charcoal is a special word with no synonyms. Otherwise, then It may be replaced with words such as "subsequently," (then) "next," or "later".
   • For example, people do not say "Jessica arrived later subsequently Joe." (Jessica's later, Joe). Even though you're talking about timing, you're still comparing who is late in this context. That's why the correct sentence should be, “Jessica arrived later charcoal Joe. " (Jessica is late than Joe.)
   • However, it still makes sense to say, “First and need to shower and next I have to catch the bus.” (I have to take a shower, then have to take the bus). In this context, "next" can be substituted for then.
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Method 3 of 3: Practice using Then and Than

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   Check usage. If you have made mistakes when you write, check each word to see if they make sense in the context of the sentence. Ask yourself the following questions as you write to find the correct word:
   • If I write the word "next" instead of "then", will the sentence still make sense?
     • "I will go to the store next"(Next I will go to the store) is a meaningful sentence, then we can say" I will go to the store then.’
   • If I write the phrase "in comparison to" instead of the word "than", does the sentence still have meaning?
     • "A used car costs less in comparison to a new car "(Used car is cheaper than new car) is a meaningful sentence, so you can say" It costs less charcoal a new car. "

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   Practice writing with words then and charcoal regularly. The best way to get used to the different uses of words then and charcoal is to use them in context. Then try writing a set of instructions to practice using it then.
   • You should also pay attention to how to use it then and charcoal in everyday writing. Take a few minutes to read and revise essays, school assignments and materials to check for correct usage.
   • You can also find quizzes and homework then and charcoal online to check.

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   Pronounce these two words differently. Phonologically speaking, native English speakers use the schwa (ǝ, like the light "ơ" sound) because it is more effective in everyday communication, so there are times when "a" and "e" are not pronounced differently. However, taking the time to practice the different pronunciation of the two words can help to reinforce how they are used in your mind.
   • Say words charcoal with mouth wide open and tongue pressed down to teeth. The vowel sounds from the back of the mouth and the throat is slightly tightened.
   • To speak then with mouth slightly open. Vowels come from the relaxed throat and tongue to normal.
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Advice

• The simplest way to remember this is: the word "then" is the word for time equivalent to the word "when," and both words have the letter "e."
• Pay attention to grammar check. If your word processor underlines or highlights the word "then" or "than," you probably chose the wrong word. Please read the sentence again for sure.
• People often use the wrong words then rather than words charcoal. Errors using words charcoal looks very odd or completely wrong; while errors use words then seems more acceptable.Please pay special attention to the word then and how to use it.
• Another way to help remember is: the words "then" and "time" both have the word "e" but not the word "a," and the words "than" and "comparison" both have the word "a" without the word ". e. "