Question

Which sentence uses the word "than" or "then" in a way that is often contested or identified as "wrong"?

Responses
A If you are so good at fixing broken appliances, then why don't you fix the leaky refrigerator?If you are so good at fixing broken appliances, then why don't you fix the leaky refrigerator? - no response given
B Rather than argue over the definitions of certain words, let's just agree to table this discussion.Rather than argue over the definitions of certain words, let's just agree to table this discussion. - incorrect
C When Margaret told me that she was the only one going to the dance, I said, "I"m not sure I'm going then."When Margaret told me that she was the only one going to the dance, I said, "I"m not sure I'm going then." - no response given
D At first, I was unsure about going to the gym, than I went for a few days and found out I loved it!

Answer 1

Hi !!

A, B and D are correct....

C is not correct

At first, I was unsure about going to the Gym, then I went for a few days and found out I loved it !

Then = relates to time . It's an adverb. You can change it with afterwards (A,C) ,with "at that time" or as a consequence (D)

Than = most of the time it introduces a comparison (he is smaller than Paul)

"Rather than" is an adverb meaning "instead" (B)

hope I helped !!

Answer 2

D would be incorrect use of the word than because it should be “then i went for a few days”