Question

2655 2 After my father retires, then I shall help him financially. After my father retires, [[then]] I shall help him financially. _ Then (= at that time) is used after a time clause only when it introduces a result or consequence. Compare: 'When you've seen the trees, then you'll know why I came to live here.' (= as a result of seeing the trees)

Accepted Answer

then ✗ After my father retires, I shall help him financially. After my father retires, [[ ]] I shall help him financially. then | _

Idx	2655
Keyword	then
Sub Entry Number	2
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	After my father retires, then I shall help him financially.
Correct Sentence	After my father retires, I shall help him financially.
Cloze Error Sentence	After my father retires, [[then]] I shall help him financially.
Cloze Sentence	After my father retires, [[ ]] I shall help him financially.
Cloze Answer	_
Choices	then \| _
Explanation	Then (= at that time) is used after a time clause only when it introduces a result or consequence. Compare: 'When you've seen the trees, then you'll know why I came to live here.' (= as a result of seeing the trees)

I Father Retires Financially Result Time Clause Introduces