Asked by qp

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?

The silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.
She appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.
The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.
The design of the building complimented its intended purpose.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit."

Explanation: com + ple (“with” + “to complete”) → complement = something that completes or goes well with. com + pli (“to be courteous”) → compliment = praise.

Corrections:
- Sentence 1 should use "complement."
- Sentence 2 should use "compliment."
- Sentence 4 should use "complemented."