Module 16, Troublesome Words 2, Lesson 9:

Complement vs. Compliment

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"Complement" means that which completes. It can also be a complete number or set of people or things. Example: Those shoes complement that outfit.

"Compliment" means an expression of admiration or approval given freely as a courtesy. Example: Her compliment on the outfit was appreciated. Sometimes the adjective "complimentary" also means free. Example: The hotel provided a complimentary breakfast.

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Directions:
Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.
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She received a nice (complement) (compliment) for her performance.
2.
The teacher (complemented) (complimented) the class.
3.
The two players' abilities (complement) (compliment) each other.
4.
(Complement) (Compliment) her for her performance as much as possible.
5.
We found in art that those colors are (complementary) (complimentary).
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In grammar we found that some verbs have a subjective or an objective (complement) (compliment).
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The author gave the students a (complementary) (complimentary) copy of his book.
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In geometry (complementary) (complimentary) angles add up to be 90 degrees.
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I would like to (complement) (compliment) you for your speech.
10.
The ship had its full (complement) (compliment) of sailors.
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