Question:
Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
After the banquet, the host gave a ____ to the chef for dishes that beautifully ____ the evening’s theme.
रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति के लिए समुचित समध्वनिक शब्दों (Homonyms) का चयन कीजिए:
After the banquet, the host gave a ____ to the chef for dishes that beautifully ____ the evening’s theme.
Options:
- counsel, council
- complement, compliment
- compliment, complement
- council, counsel
- counsel, council
- complement, compliment
- compliment, complement
- council, counsel
Correct Answer: c)
Explanation:
‘Compliment’ means an expression of praise or admiration. ‘Complement’ means to add to in a way that enhances or completes. Thus, gave a compliment… beautifully complement.
‘Compliment’ का अर्थ प्रशंसा या तारीफ करना होता है, जबकि ‘Complement’ का अर्थ किसी चीज़ को पूरा करना या पूरक बनकर सुंदरता बढ़ाना होता है। अतः सही युग्म ‘compliment, complement’ है।