Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Principal vs Principle Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on principal vs principle. Students learn that principal is the head of a school or means main, while principle is a rule or belief, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Principal vs Principle, confused words
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Principal means the head of a school, or it means main or most important; principle means a rule or belief. This worksheet teaches the difference with the trick that the principal is your pal, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the rule with two examples. Section A has eight fill-in sentences. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Commonly Confused Words and Homophones worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the rule.
Fill in ‘principal’ or ‘principle’ in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Commonly Confused Words Worksheet for more practice.
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Principal vs Principle Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on principal vs principle. Students learn that principal is the head of a school or means main, while principle is a rule or belief, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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