Compliment and Complement - Confusing words

Compliment and Complement - Confusing words


Compliment and Complement are different in meaning but frequently misused and confused.

Compliment and Complement: Pick and choose the correct alternative:

1. She complimented Ananya for her beautiful hair.
2. She complemented Ananya for her beautiful hair.
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ANSWER: 1. She complimented Ananya for her beautiful hair.




3. A cocktail drink was served as a complementary drink.
4. A cocktail drink was served as a complimentary drink.
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ANSWER: 3. A cocktail drink was served as a complementary drink.




5. A woman being complimented by another woman is the greatest compliment.
6. A woman being complemented by another woman is the greatest complement.
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ANSWER: 5. A woman being complimented by another woman is the greatest compliment.




7. We need to find something that complements the room.
8. We need to find something that compliments the room.
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ANSWER: 7. We need to find something that complements the room.


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