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

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

What does "examine" mean?

examine is a verb that means: to look at something very carefully. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with examine

"The doctor will examine me."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with examine

"Examine the leaf with a magnifying glass."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with examine

"If you examine your own thinking carefully, you might find biases you didn't know you had."

At this level, examine 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 examine is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "examine" in sentences

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

Try: "The doctor will examine me." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with examine?

"If you examine your own thinking carefully, you might find biases you didn't know you had."

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