Commonly Confused Words 2

She listened to the conspiracy theory with an _________________ expression, unsure whether to laugh or argue.

• principal

• principle

• imply

• gullible

• incredulous

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The team’s _______________ comeback in the final minutes of the game has already become a legendary moment in sports history.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

He paused to catch his ____________ after delivering an impassioned speech that left the audience hanging on every word.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The novel’s __________________ scene, in which the protagonist finally confronts her long-lost father, left readers breathless with anticipation.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Her leadership style is grounded in the ________________ of transparency, ensuring that all decisions are made openly and collaboratively.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Words that Act as Multiple Parts of Speech: Principal 

The word principal can be an adjective or a noun, depending on how you use it in a sentence. Examine the sentence. Use context clues to figure out principal's part of speech: 

Economic inequality has become the principal challenge facing many developing nations, requiring comprehensive policy reform.

• noun

• adjective

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Words that Act as Multiple Parts of Speech: Principal 

The word principal can be an adjective or a noun, depending on how you use it in a sentence. Examine the sentence. Use context clues to figure out principal's part of speech: 

As the principal of the prestigious academy, she was not only responsible for administrative decisions but also for shaping the school’s educational philosophy.

• noun

• adjective

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The desert’s ______________ harshness, characterized by extreme temperatures and lack of water, makes it one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

The jury could _____________ from the defendant’s inconsistent testimony that he was not being entirely truthful about his involvement in the case.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The project’s funding had been cut earlier in the year, but a new grant allowed them to _____________ their groundbreaking research.

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CCSS.L.5.5C