NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
Using Homonyms and Word Pairs, Continued
Correct usage
continued
Homonym
Definition
How to Use in a Sentence
The building in which a state or
They began the final offensive
legislature meets. (noun)
with a bombardment of the
enemy's capitol building.
Note: Remember the dome on
the top of a building and capitol
both have an 0."
capitol
capital
Official seat of government
Indianapolis is the capital
for a state or nation. (noun)
of Indiana.
Wealth, money, or
Jack Smith put all his
property. (noun)
capital into the new
business.
Punishable by death, or of
Desertion in times of war
primary importance.
may be a capital offense.
(adjective)
complement
That which fills up or
The new complement of
completes. (noun)
soldiers will save the fort.
To make complete. (verb)
The additional equipment
will complement our
current supply.
compliment
Formal act, expression of
The soldier's chest swelled
courtesy, or something said
with pride at the general's
in admiration or praise.
compliment on his
(noun)
courage.
To praise or congratulate.
The commander will
(verb)
compliment him on doing
a good job.
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