Today we are going to check out 50 sentences with even, including questions with even, to practice our English! Not only that, but we will be looking at a paragraph using even, too. This will be useful for anyone in need of inspiration for their writing projects! We will also be having a look at some examples with the common expression “even though” Let’s jump right into the example sentences and explanations!
Sentences with Even
In this section, we will practice 10 sentences with even. Even is an adverb used to emphasize something unexpected, surprising, or in contrast to what is normal. It can also be used to talk about equality or to mean “flat” or “level.” Please try to read and repeat the following sentences until you feel comfortable saying them out loud.
- She didn’t even say goodbye. She must have been in a rush!
- I can’t even believe what happened!
- He is even taller than his brother.
- They didn’t even have time to eat.
- The baby can even say a few words now.
- I didn’t even know she was coming.
- The movie was so good, it was even better than the book.
- He can even play the guitar.
- I didn’t even see you there!
- It’s even colder today than yesterday.
These sentences show how even is used to add emphasis to a statement. Try repeating these sentences until you feel confident with the pronunciation and structure.
Related: 35 Sentences With Certainly: Better English Speaking!
How to Make Sentences with Even
The word even is an adverb that adds emphasis to a statement. It’s often used to show that something is surprising, unexpected, or more extreme than anticipated. Even can also be used to express equality, or to describe something that is flat or level.
Even is usually placed before the word it emphasizes, often before the verb or adjective. It can be used in positive sentences, negative sentences, and questions. Here’s a simple table to show you how to make sentences with even in different structures:
| Sentence Structure | Example Sentence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| [Subject] + [Verb] + even | She even helped me clean the house. | Even emphasizes the unexpected action. |
| [Subject] + [Verb] + [Adjective] + even | He’s even stronger than I thought. | Even emphasizes the extreme degree of something. |
| [Subject] + [Verb] + even + [Object] | They didn’t even answer my call. | Even emphasizes the surprising lack of response. |
| [Even] + [Subject] + [Verb] + [Object] | Even they were shocked by the news. | Even emphasizes that it applies to everyone. |
Related: 40 Sentences With Away: Better English Speaking!
Common Situations to Use Even
- To Emphasize Something Unexpected: I can’t believe they even invited me!
- To Compare Extremes: He is even faster than the gold medalist!
- To Show Equality or Flatness: The ground is not even.
- To Talk About More Than Expected: She’s even willing to help you tomorrow.
Even is useful for showing surprise, comparison, or emphasizing an unexpected result.
Even in a Sentence
Let’s practice using even in different sentence structures. Here are 10 more examples of even in a sentence to help you get familiar with how it can be used:
- I didn’t even notice the time.
- She was even more excited than I was.
- The weather was so bad, we couldn’t even go outside.
- He didn’t even ask for help.
- They can’t even agree on what to eat.
- We even made it in time for the meeting.
- He even apologized for what he said.
- I can’t even imagine living in such a big city.
- We’ve even run out of milk.
- Even the children are excited about the trip.
These sentences show how even can be used to emphasize the unexpected, something surprising, or the extremity of a situation. Practice repeating these sentences to get more comfortable using even in various situations.
Sentences with Even: Part 3
Here are 10 more sentences with even to help you practice:
- He’s even better at math than I am.
- I didn’t even hear the doorbell ring.
- She can even speak three languages.
- We didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye.
- I thought the meeting would be boring, but it was even more interesting than I expected.
- He doesn’t even know how to cook!
- The view from the top of the mountain was even more beautiful than we imagined.
- I can’t even remember the last time I saw him.
- The store is even closer than I thought.
- She can even do a handstand!
These examples show how even is used to add emphasis, compare, and express surprise. Keep practicing these sentences to make your use of even more natural.
Even Questions
Now let’s practice some questions with even. These questions will help you think about situations where something is surprising, extreme, or unexpected. Also, we do use even in questions when we want to show irritation. For instance, we could say “Why is he even giving orders? He is not the manager!” Try to answer each one of these fictional questions using full sentences.
- Has Dave even been to Paris?
- Can you even imagine what it would be like to live on Mars?
- How did you even find this place?
- Do you even like that kind of food?
- Is she even interested in coming to the party?
- Has he even said anything about the problem?
- What would you even do in that situation?
- Can she even play the piano?
- Why are they even still talking about this?
- How did you even manage to finish that math project? It was too hard for me!
Answering these questions will help you practice using even in real conversations. It’s important to be able to ask about and talk about surprising or unexpected situations.
Even Paragraph
Here’s a short fictional paragraph using even. This will help you see how even can be used in different contexts.
Sarah couldn’t believe how much her life had changed. A few months ago, she had been struggling to find a job. Now, she had a great job, a nice apartment, and even made new friends. She still couldn’t believe how lucky she was. Her friends were amazed at how quickly everything had fallen into place for her. They were surprised that she had even managed to get a promotion within such a short time. Sarah often felt that things were moving too fast, but she was grateful for the changes. She even started taking yoga classes to help her relax. It was incredible to think about how far she had come in such a short period. She never expected things to change so quickly, and yet, here she was, living a life she had once only dreamed about.
Even though in a sentence
“Even though” is a conjunction used to show a contrast between two ideas. It introduces a surprising or unexpected fact. When you use “even though,” you first present one idea (usually something that is true or expected) and then follow with a second idea that contradicts or surprises you. The structure is: Even though + idea 1, idea 2. For example: “Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.” Here are 10 sentences with even though:
- Even though she was tired, she kept working.
- He smiled, even though he felt exhausted.
- Even though the movie was long, I enjoyed it.
- She finished the race, even though she was injured.
- Even though they argued, they remained friends.
- He bought the car, even though it was expensive.
- Even though the test was difficult, I passed!
- He enjoyed the meal, even though it was too spicy for him.
- Even though it was late, they continued talking.
- I liked the book, even though the ending was sad.
Sentences with Even: Useful for Improving Your English
I hope you have enjoyed reading through and repeating all of today’s sentences with even!
Learning to use even correctly is helpful because it adds emphasis and makes your speech or writing sound more natural. It allows you to express surprise, extremes, or unexpected situations. You can use even to emphasize something in a comparison, describe a surprising result, or talk about when something is equal, or level. By practicing even, you’ll be able to express these ideas more clearly and fluently. Keep practicing, and you’ll become more confident using even in different contexts!