Select the most appropriate homonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank He was complimented ...........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

Select the most appropriate homonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank.

He was complimented for his appearance. His shirt __________ his trousers perfectly.

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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

competed

complement

commented

complemented

- The word "complimented" in the sentence refers to being praised, typically in terms of appearance or achievement.

- In the blank, the correct word should mean "to complete or enhance" in order to describe how his shirt suits his trousers.

- Option 4: complemented - ?? This means the shirt completed or enhanced the trousers. "Complemented" is the correct choice here.

- Option 1: competed - This means to strive against others to achieve something. It doesn’t fit the sentence context.

- Option 2: complement - This is the noun form; the sentence needs a verb form.

- Option 3: commented - This means to give a remark or opinion, which is unrelated here.

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