Writing Helper: Poor and Pour, Then and Than
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Writers often confuse poor and pour, simply because they sound alike.
Poor means to lack money. It also means to elicit sympathy. Pour means to pour liquid.
Examples:
- Poor Emily didn’t get the client.
- Michael considers himself poor because he can’t sell his novel.
- Pour me a cup of coffee, would you?
Many people confuse then and than in their writing. I think this is probably because they don’t make much of a distinction between the two in their speaking.
Then, refers to time. First one thing happened, and then another. Than, on the other hand, is used when making comparisons.
Examples:
- I published my first novel and then quit my day job.
- I would rather read horror than any other genre.
Try to avoid these common mistakes in your writing. Your editor will appreciate it!
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