Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 26:

Sight vs. Site, Cite

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"Sight" used as noun means vision or the act of seeing. Example: Sight is one of our senses. "Sight" used as a verb means to take aim or to spot something that is difficult or unusual to see, or make an observation. Example: Sight along the barrel of the gun.

"Cite" is a verb meaning to quote as authority, to mention in a report, or to summon to appear in court. Example: Please cite the applicable law.

"Site" is a noun meaning a place where an event has occurred, or a place where something is located, a place set apart for some specific use. Example: It was a large school site.

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Directions:
Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
1.
The unusual gathering of people was a (sight) (site) (cite) to behold.
2.
What will be the (sight) (site) (cite) of our next class reunion?
3.
Set your (sights) (sites) (cites) high.
4.
Did the rescue team (sight) (site) (cite) the airplane wreck?
5.
Will they be (sighted) (cited) for causing the accident?
6.
The unveiling ceremony will be held at the building (sight) (site) (cite).
7.
Did the report (sight) (site) (cite) his acts of heroism?
8.
The officer was (sighted) (cited) for bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
9.
Our favorite fishing spot is a secret (sight) (site) (cite).
10.
This small town was the (sight) (site) (cite) of many happy memories.
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