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

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

What does "quickly" mean?

quickly is an adverb that means: in a fast way. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with quickly

"Run quickly!"

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with quickly

"She quickly grabbed her umbrella when she saw the dark clouds rolling in."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with quickly

"Anything done too quickly tends to come back later asking to be done all over again, only properly this time."

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

FAQ — using "quickly" in sentences

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

Try: "Run quickly!" Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with quickly?

"Anything done too quickly tends to come back later asking to be done all over again, only properly this time."

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