Principal VS Principle - Commonly Confused English Words Lesson with QUIZ

What's the difference between PRINCIPAL VS PRINCIPLE in English? Can you use these words interchangeably? The answer is NO! These are two commonly confused words in English. In this ESL lesson, we'll learn the difference between "principal" and "principle." Understanding when to use each word correctly is essential for effective communication in English.

Principal: We use "principal" either as a noun referring to the head of a school or an organization, or as an adjective meaning main or most important.

Examples:
• The principal of our school is retiring this year. (Here, "principal" refers to the head of the school.)
• The principal reason for the change in venue is cost reduction. (In this case, "principal" is used as an adjective meaning the main reason.)

Principle: We use "principle" as a noun to describe a fundamental truth, law, or standard of behavior.

Examples:
• She refuses to lie; it's against her principles. (Here, "principles" refer to her moral or ethical standards.)
• The principles of physics aren’t hard to understand with the right teacher. (In this context, "principles" refers to basic truths or laws of physics.)

Throughout the video, I'll provide more examples and explanations, so you can confidently use "principal" and "principle" in different contexts. At the end of this lesson, there will be a fill-in-the-blanks quiz to test your knowledge on these words.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Principal (noun)
01:22 - Principal (adjective)
01:58 - Principle (noun)
02:40 - Common Expressions
04:25 - Quiz
05:12 - Answers

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