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Locate the main idea in paragraph two.
What does Locate mean?
Locate means to find where something is.
Dictionary definition
To find the exact place or position of someone or something.
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Locate in a sentence
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We located the city on the map.
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Practice 1
What does locate mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of locate.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to locate?
Find is close in meaning to locate.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for locate?
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Locate
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loh · kayt · strongest beat: loh
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WordLocate.
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MeaningLocate means to find where something is.
ExampleExample: Locate the main idea in paragraph two.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- loh · kayt
- Strongest beat
- loh
- Ending
- kayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loh.
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Word family
Locate word family
Base word
locate
verb
locate
Base form.
verb
locates
Finds where something is.
verb
located
Found where something is.
noun
location
The place where something is.
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Hint for students
Locate means to find where something is.
Common mix-up
Locate is not the same as lose. Locate means locate means to find where something is.
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Read this model sentence: We located the city on the map. Clue words: located, city, map. Underline clue words that show why locate fits instead of lose. Now write one new sentence that shows locate without using the word locate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show locate?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We located the city on the map." Why does locate fit better than lose?
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