Compliment or Complement | Common English Mistakes | Homophones

The video tutorial explains the difference between the homophones 'compliment' and 'complement'. It provides examples to illustrate how each word is used as a noun and a verb. 'Compliment' refers to praise or congratulations, while 'complement' means to add to or complete something. The tutorial concludes with a quick test to reinforce understanding.

What are homophones?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• Words that have the same spelling and meaning.

• Words that have the same meaning but different spellings.

• Words that sound different but have the same spelling.

In the sentence 'I received a compliment from my teacher', what part of speech is 'compliment'?

• Verb

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

Which of the following sentences uses 'compliment' as a verb?

• He wanted to compliment her for her good work.

• I received a compliment from my teacher.

• Butter is a perfect compliment to most dishes.

• Our personalities compliment one another.

In the context of food, what does 'complement' mean?

• To remove

• To criticize

• To add to or enhance

• To replace

What does 'complement' mean in the context of angles in a right triangle?

• To multiply

• To subtract

• To divide

• To complete