QUICK TIP: The difference between THeN and THaN.

A friend of mine recommended this post as many excellent English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers (such as himself) have trouble with these little words because the only difference is one, little, itty-bitty letter.

THEN: 

Usage=Next, after OR used in a sequence of events.

Examples:

• "After baking the cake at 220 degrees for 20 minutes, leave to cool.  Then add the frosting."
• "I will go to work early, and then, after lunch I will meet you at the café to catch up on the current projects your office is doing."
• "First you must call the agency and request an extension; then, you must effect payment online as soon as possible.  After that, your request will have been processed.

THAN:

Usage=Comparisons 

Examples:

• Everyone is shorter than I am.
• Group A was better than Group B.
• Comparatives are more difficult than superlatives.

Does the difference between THeN and THaN make sense now?  

I sure hope so...Don't forget how important those little, itty-bitty letters are!