Principle: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief.
Read the definition of the word "principle." Then choose the sentence that uses it correctly.
Responses
A The principle at my school is going to retire this year.The principle at my school is going to retire this year.
B The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.
C My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.
D If you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the
correct contact. If you have questions about dress code, the assistant principal is the correct contact.
To determine the correct usage of the word "principle," you need to understand its definition. The definition states that "principle" refers to a primary truth, assumption, law, or belief.
Option A is incorrect because it uses "principle" to refer to the leader of a school, which does not match the definition. The correct word for the leader of a school is "principal."
Option B is correct because it uses "principles" to refer to fundamental truths or beliefs that are articulated in the Constitution. This aligns with the definition of "principle."
Option C is incorrect because it uses "principle" to refer to a sum of money, which does not match the definition. The correct word for a sum of money is "principal."
Option D is incorrect because it misspells the word "principal" as "principle." The correct spelling is "principal" when referring to the assistant head of a school.