Which of the following pairs of homonyms can be used to fill in the blanks most suitably?
The teacher's decision was guided by the core ______ of fairness, even though the ______ disagreed with her approach.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The first blank requires a noun meaning a fundamental truth or belief, which is the definition of principle. The sentence describes the core "principle" of fairness guiding the decision.
The second blank requires a noun referring to the head of a school, the "principal", who disagreed with the teacher's approach.