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Lesson Seven: Expanding Vocabulary: Word Parts and Reference Resources

Question 143761 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

Answer
A
The principle visited our class today.
B
Our Constitution is based on certain principles.
C
Our experiment was based on scientific principals.
D
The principals of my parents have always stuck with me.

Explanation

“Principles” are fundamental rules, beliefs, or ideas, so “Our Constitution is based on certain principles” uses the word correctly. “Principal” usually means a school leader or something most important, while “principals” is the plural of that word.

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