Complementary vs Complimentary

Adding -ary does not make these any easier, so these 8 questions sharpen the line between complementary and complimentary in real situations.

Choose the right word for lines like Each person who works with us has ___ skills. or The hotel offers ___ breakfast and Wi-Fi.

A point that surprises a lot of people: complimentary with an i does not only mean flattering. It also means free of charge, which is why a hotel calls its no-cost breakfast complimentary. The e version is about things that fit or complete each other, like matching colors.

Recommended level: intermediate.