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

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

What does "indicate" mean?

indicate is a verb that means: to show or point at something. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with indicate

"Please indicate the answer."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with indicate

"The arrow on the sign was meant to indicate which way to the science fair."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with indicate

"A small detail in a story can indicate something important about a character long before they ever directly say it out loud."

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

FAQ — using "indicate" in sentences

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

Try: "Please indicate the answer." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with indicate?

"A small detail in a story can indicate something important about a character long before they ever directly say it out loud."

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