Question

Which sentence correctly distinguishes between "complement" and "compliment"?

• A. Her earrings perfectly compliment her dress.
• B. He paid her a lovely complement on her performance.
• C. The sauce is a great complement to the dish.
• D. His work received many complements from the audience.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The sauce is a great complement to the dish.

• "Complement" means something that enhances or completes something else.

• "Compliment" means a polite expression of praise or admiration.