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

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

What does "predict" mean?

predict is a verb that means: to say what you think will happen. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with predict

"Can you predict the weather?"

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with predict

"Scientists predict it will be sunny all weekend long."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with predict

"Anyone who claims they can perfectly predict the future is selling something — but learning to predict roughly is one of the most useful reader skills."

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

FAQ — using "predict" in sentences

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

Try: "Can you predict the weather?" Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with predict?

"Anyone who claims they can perfectly predict the future is selling something — but learning to predict roughly is one of the most useful reader skills."

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