Question

read the definitions.com = withple = to completepli = to be courteous, to comply with-ment = an action or objectwhich sentence uses the underlined word correctly?○ the silk curtains were a nice compliment to the tall windows.○ she appreciated his effort and paid him a nice complement.○ the necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.○ the design of the building complemented its intended purpose.

Explanation:

1. First, clarify the word meanings using the provided roots:

• Complement (from com- = with, ple- = to complete): something that completes or goes well with another thing.
• Compliment (from com- = with, pli- = to be courteous): a polite expression of praise, or to praise someone politely.

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Uses "compliment" when referring to curtains matching windows (should be "complement").
• Option 2: Uses "complement" when referring to payment for effort as praise (should be "compliment").
• Option 3: Uses "complement" to describe a necklace that completes an outfit, which matches the definition.
• Option 4: Uses "complemented" when referring to a design matching a purpose (correct meaning, but Option 3 uses the noun form perfectly as defined, while this is a test of root word application to the noun forms shown in the definitions).

Answer:

○ The necklace was a perfect complement to her outfit.