Compliment vs. Complement

I would rather people _________ me in front of others than to do so privately.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The red lipstick is a good __________ to her pale skin.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

The use of shiny wet-looking colors is effective ___________ to the seaside art.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

It is best to reply to a __________ with "Thank you."

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Regular study of business news is a __________ to career planning.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Saying that a woman is "handsome" might be a backhanded ___________.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The _________ of spices in your fried rice was delicious.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

We _________ our Grandpa on his choice to wear a red and black tie.

• complimented

• complemented

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

A sincere ________ makes us feel confident and good about ourselves.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Tutoring over Zoom will be a nice __________ to reading the textbook.

• compliment

• complement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A