Fill in the given blanks with the correct option. Her necklace was a perfect __________ to the gown, and she blushed when he gave her a sincere __________ on it.

Question

Option 1: complement/compliment

Option 2: compliment/compliment

Option 3: complement/complement

Option 4: compliment/compliment

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

The first blank requires a word meaning something that completes or makes perfect. *Complement* (with an 'e') fits this definition, as the necklace made the gown perfect. The second blank requires a word meaning an expression of praise or admiration. *Compliment* (with an 'i') fits this definition, as he praised her necklace. *Complement* (with an 'e') refers to something that completes or goes well with something else. *Compliment* (with an 'i') refers to an expression of praise.

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