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The school principle, Ms. Lopez, welcomed the new students during the morning assembly.

Which of the following choices is the correct word to use in the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. principalAnswer
  3. C
    principals
  4. D
    principles

Answer

principal
The correct answer is 'principal'. In this sentence, the context refers to a person who is the head of a school. The noun 'principal' refers to a school administrator, which is the correct spelling and meaning for this context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence's context.
The sentence refers to Ms. Lopez, who is the leading administrator of a school.
Understanding the context helps determine whether the sentence requires a word meaning 'a head of a school' or 'a fundamental rule'.
2
Compare the definitions of the homophones 'principal' and 'principle'.
'Principal' refers to a person of leading importance or a school head. 'Principle' refers to a fundamental truth, rule, or belief.
Choosing between these homophones requires selecting the spelling that matches the intended meaning.
3
Select the option that correctly provides the singular noun 'principal'.
The correct choice is 'principal'.
This spelling correctly identifies the school administrator in the singular form.

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Frequently Confused Words (principal vs. principle)
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