Question

Identify the usages of the word "PRINCIPAL" in the following sentence. In the meeting the principal stated the principal reasons for the suggested changes in the statute.

• A. As a noun and as an adverb
• B. As a noun and as a verb
• C. As a noun and as an adjective
• D. As a noun and as a noun

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In this sentence, ”principal” is used as a noun in ”the principal” (referring to a person) and as an adjective in ”the principal reasons” (modifying the noun ”reasons”).