Comments | fandom_grammar: Answer: sight/site/cite

green_grrl in fandom_grammar

Mar 26, 2012 18:39

What is the difference between sight, site, and cite?We are going to see the sights.
We are going to see the sites.
Which of these is correct? Actually, either one could be. ( Let's look at all three words with some help from our friends in Stargate SG-1 and Hawaii Five-0. )

Comments 7

diebirchen March 27 2012, 03:19:08 UTC

Today I saw "balling" for "bawling." In the sentence, it was very funny -- sad, but funny.

green_grrl March 27 2012, 15:24:55 UTC

*snicker* Oh, that is truly unfortunate!

diebirchen March 27 2012, 18:09:15 UTC

Given the context, "snicker" doesn't even begin to cover it.

sosaith March 27 2012, 03:41:48 UTC

Cool post. I thought I knew all of these words pretty well, but I've learned a few new ways to use them.

green_grrl March 27 2012, 15:28:14 UTC

We aim to educate! Thank you.

verasteine March 27 2012, 20:14:15 UTC

I knew the nouns but not the verbs. Thanks for the education!

green_grrl April 8 2012, 17:52:33 UTC

Always glad to help!