"dodge" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for dodge, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "dodge" mean?

dodge is a verb that means: to quickly move out of the way of something. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with dodge

"Dodge the ball!"

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with dodge

"I had to dodge two players to keep the ball during the rough game."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with dodge

"The hardest skill in dodgeball is not throwing hard but watching every opponent at once, since one ball whizzing past your head usually means another is already incoming."

At this level, dodge takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why dodge is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "dodge" in sentences

How do I use dodge in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "Dodge the ball!" Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with dodge?

"The hardest skill in dodgeball is not throwing hard but watching every opponent at once, since one ball whizzing past your head usually means another is already incoming."

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