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

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

What does "really" mean?

really is an adverb that means: very much, or in a true way. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with really

"I really like pizza."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with really

"She really wanted to try out for the soccer team this year."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with really

"Whenever someone says they really mean something, the most useful question is usually to ask what they would still be doing if nobody else were watching."

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

FAQ — using "really" in sentences

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

Try: "I really like pizza." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with really?

"Whenever someone says they really mean something, the most useful question is usually to ask what they would still be doing if nobody else were watching."

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