Question

    Below are given three sentences with one common word in each. Choose the sentence that incorrectly uses the word.

    Principal

    i. The school principal announced a new policy for student uniforms.

    ii. He invested a large sum of money in the principal amount.

    iii. The principal dancer in the ballet troupe received a standing ovation.

    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only ii & iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In this sentence, "principal" should be replaced with "investment" or "capital." "Principal" typically refers to the original sum of money invested or borrowed, and it is not used to describe an investment itself.

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