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

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

What does "with" mean?

with is a preposition that means: together with something or someone. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with with

"Come with me."

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

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with with

"She walked to school with her two best friends every single morning that year."

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

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with with

"The word 'with' functions in surprisingly varied ways: accompaniment, instrument, manner, simultaneity, which is why translation between languages often forces a careful choice."

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

FAQ — using "with" in sentences

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

Try: "Come with me." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with with?

"The word 'with' functions in surprisingly varied ways: accompaniment, instrument, manner, simultaneity, which is why translation between languages often forces a careful choice."

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