In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot .... every moving things
at sight
by sight
in sight
off sight
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It should be shoot at sight.
Though shoot on sight is more commonly used.
Shoot in sight can be used in a sentence like ~ The snipers were shooting anyone in sight.
But then when it comes to giving orders; the correct phrase would be shoot at sight. We were given instructions to shoot at sight anyone who stands in the way.
I know of "shoot on sight" that of shoot in sight is what I ain't sure of, but my point is that, "shoot at sight" is wrong based on my research so far, so peradventure "shoot in sight" is cool
The correct answer is:
A. at sight
The correct phrase is "shoot at sight," which means to shoot immediately upon seeing something or someone.
The correct phrase is "at sight." "At sight" means to do something immediately upon seeing it. The phrase "shoot at sight" means to shoot as soon as something is seen.
"On sight" is also a common phrase, but it has a slightly different usage. It often refers to being able to see or perceive something, like "recognize on sight."
So, in the context of the instruction given to night guards, "shoot at sight" is the correct usage
"Shoot in sight" isn't a standard phrase in this context. The common phrases are:
Standard Phrases
1. *Shoot on sight*: This means to shoot someone without warning when they are seen.
2. *Shoot at sight*: This is similar, implying shooting when the target comes into view.
Using "in sight" might cause confusion, so it's better to use one of the more conventional phrases.
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The correct answer is A(at sight) and not C(in sight). "Shoot at sight" is the expression used in orders. Shoot in sight is not used. Thus, the correct answer is A(at sight) and not C(in sight). Thank you.
