Writing Lab: Principal vs. Principle
Learn the differences between "principal" and "principle" with this informative Writing Lab mini-lesson. Understand their varied meanings as nouns and adjectives, and how they are used in different contexts. Enhance your diction skills and avoid common usage errors. Enjoy learning about the principal as a person or sum of money, and the principle as a moral standard or fundamental truth.
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Writing Lab Diction - Principal and Principle
Principal Principal is both a noun and an adjective. Noun Head or chief person The principal led the children in the singing of the alma mater. A sum of money owed on which interest is owed The principal versus the interest on the mortgage Adjective Main or most important The principal causes of the accident The principal reason for my attending this school is the low cost of classes.
Principle Principle is only a noun. A moral standard Rule Axiom Basic Truth A natural law Value We uphold the principle that all persons are created equal.
Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson
