'Principal' and 'Principle'
Directions: In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. 'Principal' means belief system, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution
- B. 'Principal' means head of an educational institution, and 'principle' means original sum on which interest is charged
- C. 'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution. ✓
- D. 'Principal' means original sum on which interest is charged, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution.
Correct Answer: C. 'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution.
Explanation
The word 'principal' means the head of an institution or an original sum of money, whereas 'principle' refers to a fundamental truth or moral rule.
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