Grammar Usage of PRINCIPAL
CMAT 2024 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Parts of Speech
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
C
Explanation
First usage: "the principal stated..." refers to head of institution (Noun). Second usage: "principal reasons..." modifying 'reasons' meaning main/primary (Adjective).
Hence, Option C is correct.
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