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

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

What does "them" mean?

them is a pronoun that means: the other people, animals, or things being talked about. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with them

"I see them now."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with them

"I gave them my pencils since they forgot theirs at home."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with them

"If you ask them politely, they might let you borrow the kayaks for an hour before the sunset paddle group arrives."

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

FAQ — using "them" in sentences

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

Try: "I see them now." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with them?

"If you ask them politely, they might let you borrow the kayaks for an hour before the sunset paddle group arrives."

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