Asked by dsfs

Use the following definitions to answer the question.

compliment:
1. (noun) an expression of admiration or praise
2. (verb) to praise somebody

complement:
1. (noun) something that completes, makes up a whole
2. (verb) to complete something

Read the sentence.

The bronze statue was a lovely __________ to her collection.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
compliment (noun)
compliment (verb)
complement (noun)
complement (verb)

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
complement (noun)

Explanation: The sentence needs a noun meaning “something that completes or enhances” her collection. “Complement” (noun) fits; “compliment” means praise and wouldn’t make sense here.