Which sentence contains an error in word usage? A The magician's black dress complemented the white decor of the ballroom perfectly. B When someone pays you a complement, you should accept it from that person graciously. C Rhianna is one of those girls who is easily embarrassed by receiving compliments. D The best complement to add to a cup of black coffee is just a little chocolate creamer.

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The sentence that contains an error in word usage is:

**B. When someone pays you a complement, you should accept it from that person graciously.**

**Error Explanation:**
- The word **"complement"** is incorrectly used in this context. 
- The correct word should be **"compliment"**, which means praise or admiration.
- **"Complement"** means something that completes or goes well with something.

**Corrected Sentence:**
B. When someone pays you a **compliment**, you should accept it from that person graciously.

**Summary of Correct Usage in Other Options:**
- **A.** "complemented" is correctly used to mean something that completes or goes well with something.
- **C.** "compliments" is correctly used to mean praise.
- **D.** "complement" is correctly used to mean something that completes or enhances something else.

**Answer:**  
**B** includes an incorrect word; it should use “compliment” instead of “complement”.
**B** has an error. It should say "compliment" instead of "complement."

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