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

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

What does "near" mean?

near is an adjective that means: close to where you are. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with near

"The store is near."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with near

"Our new house is near a big park with a long winding river."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with near

"When something important is going wrong, it helps to have at least one person near enough to drop by without having to call ahead."

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

FAQ — using "near" in sentences

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

Try: "The store is near." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with near?

"When something important is going wrong, it helps to have at least one person near enough to drop by without having to call ahead."

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