Question

cite = verb, "to reference or call upon”

sight = noun, "something seen or worth seeing; something perceived”

site = noun, "location or place”

Review the words, their parts of speech, and their definitions. Which sentences use the underlined word correctly? Check all that apply.

My reference sites five different authors.
I must cite the research I used in my essay.
The thief returned to the site of the crime.
We caught sight of a whale off the coast.
This web cite has the best book prices.

Answer 1

Correct: 2, 3, and 4.

- 2: "I must cite the research…" — correct use of the verb cite.
- 3: "The thief returned to the site of the crime." — correct use of site (location).
- 4: "We caught sight of a whale…" — correct use of sight (something seen).

Incorrect:
- 1: Should be "My reference cites five different authors." (not "sites").
- 5: Should be "This web site has the best book prices." (not "cite").