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Writing for business - principal or principle?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, Quiz, spelling, Business writing, commonly confused words, principle or principal
Which is correct?
The _______ reason a company switches to VoIP is to save money.
a. principle
b. principal

Answer: b
In this sentence, principal is an adjective meaning most important.

Principle, on the other hand, is only a noun and has meanings like rule of conduct or fundamental law.

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