Standard English Primary 4 Editing

Identify the incorrectly spelled word in this sentence: "The principle of the school gave an inspiring speech at the beginning of the new academic year."

A principle
B inspiring
C academic
D beginning
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Step 1: The sentence is about the head of a school — this should be principal (a person), not principle (a rule or belief). Step 2: Principal (noun) = head of a school / most important thing. Principle (noun) = a rule or belief. Answer: principle

Correct answer: principle

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