Question

The _________ argument is discussed in this article.

principal

principle

Answer 1

The principle argument is discussed in this article.

• Although the words, 'principle' and 'principal' are pronounced the same, they have different meanings.
• The word 'principal' means the cheif or head of a place. For example, the principal of a school.
• The word 'principle' on the other hand means any concept, rule or idea.
• In the sentence above, an argument will be made on a principle, not on principal, hence 'principle' is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer: principal

Explanation: “principle” means a rule, “principal” is an adjective that could replace “main”