C1
participle vs principally vs principle
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| participlenoun/ˈpɑːr.tə.sɪ.pəl/ | Meaning a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that can work as an adjective or help make verb tenses | Goes with past participle | Example In "broken window", the word "broken" is a past participle. |
| principallyadverb/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl.i/ | Meaning mainly; more than anything else | Goes with principally responsible | Example The company makes its money principally from advertising, not from sales. |
| principlenoun/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ | Meaning a basic rule or belief that guides how you behave or how something works | Goes with in principle | Example In principle, I agree, but I need more details. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new tax is aimed at large online platforms.