Question
Read the definitions.
com = with
ple = to complete
pli = to be courteous, to comply with
-ment = an action or object
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?
A: The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.
B: She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.
C: The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
D: The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.
com = with
ple = to complete
pli = to be courteous, to comply with
-ment = an action or object
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?
A: The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.
B: She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.
C: The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
D: The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct sentence that uses the underlined word correctly is:
C: The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
In this context, "complement" means something that completes or goes well with something else.
In the other options, "compliment" is incorrectly used (where it should be "complement"):
- A: "compliment" refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration, which is not the intended meaning here.
- B: "complement" is the appropriate term in this context, not "compliment."
- D: “complimented” should be “complemented” to convey that the design enhances or completes its purpose.
C: The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
In this context, "complement" means something that completes or goes well with something else.
In the other options, "compliment" is incorrectly used (where it should be "complement"):
- A: "compliment" refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration, which is not the intended meaning here.
- B: "complement" is the appropriate term in this context, not "compliment."
- D: “complimented” should be “complemented” to convey that the design enhances or completes its purpose.