B2
principal vs principle
A principle is a rule or belief (moral principles); a principal is the head of a school, and as an adjective means 'main' (the principal reason).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| principalnoun/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ | Meaning the person in charge of a school or college | Goes with school principal | Example The principal gave a short speech on the first day of school. |
| 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 school met the parents after the meeting.