Question

principal
prn - ci - pal prín - 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
prn - ci - ple prín - 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
a sum of money

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "principal" in the sentence "The principal objective of our booster club is to raise money for new marching band uniforms," we analyze the context. The word "principal" here describes the objective, indicating its importance or rank. The definition "first, highest in rank or importance" (from the adjective form of "principal") fits this context, as it explains that the objective is the most important one of the booster club. The other definitions (related to a school head or a sum of money) do not fit the context of describing an objective.

Answer:

first, highest in rank or importance