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

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

What does "since" mean?

since is a conjunction that means: from a time in the past until now, or because. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with since

"I've waited since noon."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with since

"Since the library closes early on Fridays, we plan our trips for other days."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with since

"Since nobody had remembered to pack the can opener for the camping trip, we ended up cooking nothing but trail mix and granola bars for two whole days."

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

FAQ — using "since" in sentences

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

Try: "I've waited since noon." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with since?

"Since nobody had remembered to pack the can opener for the camping trip, we ended up cooking nothing but trail mix and granola bars for two whole days."

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