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

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

What does "price" mean?

price is a noun that means: the amount of money something costs. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with price

"What is the price?"

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with price

"I checked the price tag on the jacket before I asked my mom about it."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with price

"The price of almost everything changes from week to week, since stores compete, suppliers raise or lower rates, and sometimes weather even affects what fruit costs."

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

FAQ — using "price" in sentences

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

Try: "What is the price?" Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with price?

"The price of almost everything changes from week to week, since stores compete, suppliers raise or lower rates, and sometimes weather even affects what fruit costs."

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