Question

principal
prin - ci - pal prin - suh - puh l
middle english, from latin principalis
adjective

1. first, highest in rank or importance

noun

1. the head of a school or organization
2. a sum of money

principle
prin - ci - ple prin - suh - puh l
middle english, alteration of middle french; from latin principium
noun

1. a rule of action or conduct
2. a fundamental law or truth

the principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms
which definition best helps readers find the correct meaning of principal in this sentence?
first, highest in rank or importance
the head of a school or organization
a sum of money
a rule of action or conduct

Explanation:

In the sentence "The principal objective of our booster club...", "principal" modifies "objective". The definition "first, highest in rank or importance" fits as it describes the objective's priority. "The head of a school..." and "a sum of money" don't fit "objective", and "a rule of action..." is for "principle", not "principal" here.

Answer:

first, highest in rank or importance