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View Vs Sight

The document discusses the difference between the words 'view' and 'sight'. View refers to what can be seen from a particular place, such as a scenic landscape. Sight refers to something impressive or unusual that can be seen, like a flock of flamingos taking flight. Some examples are provided to illustrate the proper usage of each word.

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View Vs Sight

The document discusses the difference between the words 'view' and 'sight'. View refers to what can be seen from a particular place, such as a scenic landscape. Sight refers to something impressive or unusual that can be seen, like a flock of flamingos taking flight. Some examples are provided to illustrate the proper usage of each word.

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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY www.aprendeinglesenleganes.

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VIEW vs SIGHT
View: what you can see from a particular place
or position, especially beautiful natural scenery.
Examples:
The cottage had a delightful sea view.
We had a spectacular view of the mountains
from our room.
From the balcony we enjoyed/ admired the wonderful
view of the city.
The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
_______________________________________________
Sight : a thing that you see or can see, especially
something that is impressive or unusual.
Examples:
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.
I faint at the sight of blood.
The sight of vegetables on the table makes my child cry.
Exotic animals are a rare sight in Iceland.
** Note that we can look at / enjoy / admire a view
but we cannot see /watch a view.
From the balcony we saw the wonderful view of the city.
From the balcony we enjoyed/ admired the wonderful view of the city.
We stood there watching the spectacular view.
We stood there looking at the spectacular view.
VIEW vs SIGHT TEST
1. The ____of the vegetables on the table makes my child cry.
2. From the balcony we admired the wonderful ____of the city.
3. We stood there looking at the spectacular_____.
4. The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful ____.
5. The ____ from the windows is good and we can see the sea.
6. The cottage had a beautiful sea____.
7. Its a spectacular _____as the flamingos lift into the air.
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