What is the difference between Principle vs Principal?

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Principle

noun

Definition

A basic truth, rule, or belief.

Examples

She always acts on her [principles].

Principal

noun/adjective

Definition

The head of a school or the most important thing.

Examples

The [principal] reason for the delay was the storm.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The ___ of the school gave a speech.

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Question 2: Honesty is an important ___.

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Question 3: The ___ reason for her success was hard work.

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Question 4: He is a man of strong moral ___.

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Question 5: The ___ signed the students’ certificates.

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Question 6: They acted on the ___ of fairness.

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Question 7: The ___ investor pulled out of the project.

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Question 8: The ___ of gravity explains why objects fall.

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Question 9: The ___ dancer performed last.

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Question 10: He stuck to his guiding ___.

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Quiz Answers

Q1: principal

Q2: principle

Q3: principal

Q4: principle

Q5: principal

Q6: principle

Q7: principal

Q8: principle

Q9: principal

Q10: principle

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